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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@9QL7X2J9mos9MO
Yes, but, only animals that are not perceived as pets and it should be done humanely to prevent long term suffering of any test animal.
@9N69N8S10mos10MO
Yes, so long as the animal is an invading species/over populated AND that lab trials have at least 85% success
@9T3D86B7mos7MO
I personally believe that it shouldn’t be used on any animals that are at risk of endangerment. It should also be based off how dangerous the product tested is.
On certain unlikely-to-harm products yes, but for everything else, consenting adults should be used and compensated for testing.
@9BNG3452yrs2Y
No, and harsher punishments for those who do. Alternatives like paying volunteers over 18 should be considered.
@8WJ2Y763yrs3Y
Only animals that are at risk of dying/ are likely to die anyway
@8WDNB2SLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
this depends on the harm done to the animals and how humane the testing is
@8VS6FXZ4yrs4Y
Yes, but not conscious intelligent ones
Depends how necessary it is.
It depends on how necessary it is.
@8RCN87T4yrs4Y
I think we need to listen to scientists and the reasons why we might need to do animal testing.
@8RB2L8L4yrs4Y
Only if it essential for the development of a vaccine or medicine. Not for non-essential consumer products.
It is a difficult question because a lot of good things have come from the findings of these studies however I think the animals should not be harmed and also given the BEST quality of life whilst doing studies.
@99Y8KNT2yrs2Y
Use convicted criminals who have done something really bad.
@99B5MY22yrs2Y
Researchers should be allowed to test the safety of medical drugs on animals, but not cosmetics.
@999QN522yrs2Y
Yes, but only until computer modelling is advanced enough to make moving straight to human testing safe
@92FX2FT3yrs3Y
No. Use violent criminals instead
@8W94B763yrs3Y
Use peadophiles and sex offenders not innocent animals
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