China’s lab monkey prices hit Covid-era highs on new drug R&D demand

AI justification

Rising lab monkey prices reflect unsustainable demand that harms animal welfare and research stability. | The surge in demand for lab monkeys reflects a positive push toward advancing biomedical research, particularly for brain diseases, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health). However, the ethical and practical costs—including animal welfare concerns and potential research disruptions—undermine this benefit. The net judgment is cautiously negative due to the harm to animal rights and the risk of rese