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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@9QCDZKH9mos9MO
No! Convicted criminals should be given the option / encouraged to pay back by allowing drugs trials on themselves instead!
@9PYYZHX9mos9MO
Yes, but not in any way that endangers the animal unless its for testing potential cures to deadly diseases
Not for cosmetics, and only where genuinely essential for drugs, with research actively developing alternative models to test medications.
@9J3FWG71yr1Y
this is a difficult question, however, i believe that animal testing means that drugs and vaccines are confirmed safe for use. but i believe it is a cruel practice and there should be more research into other methods of testing.
@9BNFFQC2yrs2Y
only for life saving drugs and only if absolutely necessary
@8YG28T93yrs3Y
Only if it is safe for the animal
as long as they are being treated using the animal rights act of 2006
Not too many animals and a minority of a species.
@8TZZY4W4yrs4Y
Only for animals that are less sensitive and don't have that many complex emotions
@8TQRDTX4yrs4Y
Yes, however there should be stringent regulations to make sure these things are done in the most humane ways possible; and only if unavoidable through digital means.
If there’s a safer alternative to testing all of the above on beings that aren’t human without a detriment to nature, then yes but, there should be a significant attempt to find safer methods.
@8NTJ62C4yrs4Y
Only for medical purposes not cosmetics and makeup
some animals but not all
@9BZHVWZ2yrs2Y
No. Testing on animals should only be for the drugs animals are taking. If a vaccine is being made for dogs, only dogs should take it. Especially since we are now able to replicate human cells in labs with more accuracy.
@9BZBW852yrs2Y
No, unless the drug is made for the animals themselves. We can now recreate our own cells in labs and animals do not need to suffer.
@99PFFPZ2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for critical medical purposes, not commercial or luxury goods
yes but only if there is threat to life
@996LYDM2yrs2Y
@98SPD7CConservative2yrs2Y
Only if the animals are kept in high welfare conditions, and only in the case of drugs that will significantly improve human survival rates to certain diseases
@98QG4NG2yrs2Y
Yes, but only in extremely exceptional/important medical purposes. No cosmetics.
@97X4MHK2yrs2Y
Yes for medicine, no for cosmetics
@97MFQZR2yrs2Y
It depends how they treat them
@8SVBVLT4yrs4Y
Yes - but these animals should be specifically bred for this purpose and treated well.
@8RF4VQH4yrs4Y
Invest in alternative testing methods and phase out over time
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