Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

if there is another way then this should always be used, the animals should have some quality of life and not in torture or pain mentally or pysically

yes but no? dependant on what animals they are as some are very different to humans and some are very similar such as pigs. cosmetics absolutely not

As an animal advocator I firmly believe they shouldn’t be tested on but as someone who’s brother had a condition that is now treatable with an injection I say only for medicines and drugs

Yes but not for cosmetics and only when necessary in case of drugs, and ensuring good animal welfare standards.

Unfortunately I do think this has to be done for vaccines/medical research however not for cosmetics

No and I personally think we should utilise criminals. Not those for petty crime but those who serve life sentences. They are a lot less innocent than the animals we test on

On mice and rats only on the understanding that the replicability to understand the effects on humans

Yes for high priority vaccines and drugs. No for cosmetics and medical devices - human volunteers (unemployed etc) could do this in exchange for a fee.

Yes, but not for cosmetics, and with more stringent regulations and oversight for the better treatment and welfare of the animals.

Yes but only when there is absolutely no alternative, and pain control and living conditions for lab animals should be continuously reviewed and improved. And definitely not for cosmetics.

Yes but only in certain circumstances, under certain conditions for certain essential products under animal protection laws

animals should only be used as a last resort to test drugs and vaccines and the process should be heavily regulated.

Only when strictly necessary for human and veterinary medicine, and approved by a research ethics board/panel of experts. All other options are exhausted.

Yes as long as there is a sustainable source of purpose-bred animal test units available to the researcher.

There are a lot more human trials now there shouldn’t be any reason to use animals, maybe something with convicted felons

Yes, but not for cosmetics or drugs we already have enough testing on. Medicines need to be tested fairly, also, as most are only tested on males, and so side effects and efficiency in women isn't as conclusive.

If the thing is dangerous, no, but if it is a harmless item that just needs a subject, yes, but I think humans can volunteer for things like that.

No, they should test it on human immigrants.

Yes but not if the risk to life or injury is likely.( if they would feel safe to test it on humans)

No, but if its intended purposes for the animals, yeah

Depending on the possible side effects

People can volunteer

Yes, But they must be treated with respect

No, but use criminals that commit crimes such as SA, pedophilia, animal abuse, murder etc with undeniable evidence for the conviction.

I would need more information on how effective alternative testing methods are, it also depends on how humane and attentive they will be towards the animals if they show any signs of pain & discomfort during testing.

no, volunteers - need consent. for example those with not long to live may choose to opt for testing.

I understand we have to test out drugs and vaccines as this could be essential to saving human life however we shouldnt be doing this for non vital products as animals have a life too. Surely we have tested enough to have the technology to advise us on chemicals we should and shouldnt use.

Yes as long as the animals used are not endangered, I also believe that we wouldn’t have endangered animals if had have used them in the first place.

If we ate dodo we would have dodo, if we ate panda we would have panda.

When did you last see a Wild cow ?

If we didn’t eat / need cow we would have very few very skinny Indian looking worshipped cows

Yes, but it must be specific. E.g. the animal must have already passed to practice a medical instrument.

Only if absolutely neccessary, drugs may be tested on animals if they are crucial in the development of important medicines. No animals should be used in the testing of cosmetics.

As long as the animals rights are not violated

only in instances where no alternate tests are feasible and not for cosmetics

Yes to a specific extent where the testing’s harm isn’t severe and is more than worth it in the long run.

Only small rodents

Only for extreme cases

yes to vaccines not cosmetics

No, should be on humans only and they should be paid for there risk and service

only if absolutely required

Yes, but only if it is absolutely necessary and it's a life changing treatment.

Yes, if no other alternatives are available, and it can truly lead to a positive advance in medicine

Yes but not really

For product use but not to measure damage that could be caused to humans

Only in cases where a solution is direly needed, for example the covid vaccine would be a suitable circumstance

Only for rodents

Yes but only in humain circumstances

Only if ABSOLUTELY required

Use on severe prison inmates

Only in life saving drugs

Animals should not be used for testing in any way

Test on organic tissue in lab made from scientists

only if it is the only way to test a drug and it’s the only way of doing it they should not exceed the amount of animals being used and should not put more that what need at risk of death

Yes only for medical purposes

only if animals would not die or be injured

Make it extra safe

No, just for human volunteers or those on death row in other countries

In urgent circumstances

Test on, child sex offenders instead

Test it on rapists, molesters and other sex offenders

Yes, but so long as they’re treated humanely and not for cosmetics

Use human subjects who consent. We ain’t batty boys

Only if they are sure that it is safe and if they are 1% uncertain then they should NOT AT ALL!

Depends on what is the product trying to be made whether something important or not.

Only on rodents and other animals that may lead a short life.

yes but not for cosmetics, but if there is an alternative to test these things without harming the animals then i would choose that

depends what kind of animals, for example wasps suck and rats are vermin

Yes, but only for medical purposes that will not harm the animal

No under any circumstance. Because the drugs aren't impacting the animals so why subject them to the issues of creating it.

No, unless it will not cause them any distress or harm

Cosmetics tested on humans that have donated their body to science. Medicine should be tested on animals but only when it is completely necessary

yes but on vermin

Only if they r sick

Yes but not for some medical.

For less intelligent animals it should be allowed, but if it is life threatening for the animal it should be reviewed highly. Not use monkeys except if it could potentially save many lives

Not for cosmetics. Yes for drugs, vaccines and medical devices where a clear case has been made that there is no safe testing option that is not animal based.

Yes if necessary but not cosmetics

Not cosmetic however other medicinal products are very helpful

Not excessive

researchers should be able to test vaccines on animals but not beauty products.

Yes, only for cosmetic

Yes, but if it comes as no form of torture to the animal.

Yes, but only where the risks of animal suffering are minimal

yes only if it can’t be done on humans

Not for cosmetics and not if viable safe and harm free alternatives are available for drug testing.

Only when absolutely necessary for medical research only

Yes, and the use of cloned humans

Only tested on rodents

I feel that we should be more advanced in testing now but as we are not, test on animals but only for health not for beauty

Yes but only if directly helps the governement.

Testing should done on humans

Only use adult human volunteers. But have lots of initiatives. Free holidays, large sums of money etc.

yes but not in cosmetics

Only if it is not dangerous

Yes, they are the closest comparator to effects on humans

Use it on inmates that have committed serious crimes

Yes but only as a necessity when other methods will not work

No, testing should be carried out on convicted pedophiles and rapists