Animal testing is the use of non-human animals in experiments that seek to control the variables that affect the behavior or biological system under study. The United Kingdom was the first country in the world to implement laws protecting animals. In 1822 an Act to Prevent the Cruel and Improper Treatment of Cattle was passed by Parliament. The UK government has publicly stated that animals are sentient beings, not merely commodities, and has confirmed its commitment to the highest possible standards of animal welfare. Animal Welfare Act, an overhaul of pet abuse laws replacing the Protection of Animals Act, came into force in England and Wales in 2007.
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@9PYYZHX9mos9MO
Yes, but not in any way that endangers the animal unless its for testing potential cures to deadly diseases
@9LCFXN6Animal Welfare12mos12MO
Only for medicinal research or for life saving treatment but realistically we should be following the idea of one medicine
@9BSD6XC2yrs2Y
Yes only if it’s not causing them harm
@9BKZLTB2yrs2Y
Yes, but only on animals such as rats and mice.
@8ZMVSY43yrs3Y
No, use prisoners serving life sentences instead
@8XDRKVB3yrs3Y
I think that animals should only be used for things that could kill human testers such as early vaccine prototypes. however, animals should not be used for makeup and cosmetics
@8SPM9QK4yrs4Y
Only cell culture or for a animal vaccine.
@8SLWV334yrs4Y
Yes, and the use of cloned humans
@8RJJR994yrs4Y
For medical reasons yes, but not for cosmetics
@97YT3TT2yrs2Y
Only for vaccines or drugs, animals should not be used for cosmetic tests.
@8THHH2H4yrs4Y
Should be tested on people who agree to participate for a sum of money.
@8QJ78BL4yrs4Y
Not cosmetics. If testing has serious affects than testing should stop.
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