Animal experimentation has been used for centuries, but became popular in the late 1800s (Scutti, 2013). Animals such as mice, rats, rabbits and even dogs and cats are used to test cosmetic as well as medical products. Their treatment is often inhumane but the experiments are seen as inevitable as they can prevent human deaths. To what extent is animal testing necessary? Tests are performed to guarantee the safety of customers. They help ensure products are safe as well as advance medical research…
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harsh tests? Animal testing does just that. Animal testing has resulted in some of the world’s most extraordinary medical breakthroughs. This is mainly why people see animal testing as something that is completely beneficial, and should stay legal. But I am here to show why animal testing is totally useless, and should be banned. I believe that animal testing is useless because the tests are not always successful and - in some scenarios - can not even get started, humans and animals are not compatible…
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However, many people support animal testing. They believe that human consideration comes first and animals should be sacrificed so humans can consume and use safe products. Torturing and experimenting on animals for the benefit of humans shouldn’t be justified. “Experiments using animals are not merely helpful; they were and remain a necessary condition for most critical advances in protecting human health” (Animal Experimentation Is Necessary). Animals lives should be valued the way the humans…
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On February 2010 the Animal Welfare Act was revised and enforced in order to protect animals from cruelty, unauthorized testing, selling and transporting. Although the federal law strictly annotates the dos and don’ts on animal testing, it does provide many exceptions for most of their laws. During the past years many companies have been scrutinized by testing beauty products and experimental drugs on animals. Although, much controversy has plagued many it is necessary to see the reality and necessity…
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29 March 2014 Necessary Testing Without a doubt animals are important to humans and human treatment towards them has become a major issue in society in the last few decades. Animals have been mistreated by humans severely and animal cruelty has become a great topic and has gained much awareness in today's society, to the point where people have learned to treat their animals or pets better and to denounce when they see animal cruelty to the law. Animal Testing may seem just as bad for…
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belief that animals should never be tested on for cosmetic use is the most supported viewpoint. As science constantly advances, so do the alternative methods that may replace animal testing. While animal testing for medicines that directly relate to life-or-death situations may be easier to support, testing for superficial needs is not worth the torture and cruelty done to animals. True understanding of what testing goes into products shows the often overlooked injustices plaguing animals; blissful…
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Animal Testing Every year, 20 million animals are mutilated, blinded, scalded, force fed chemicals, genetically manipulated, hurt and killed for research and science. Three fourths of these animals die for medical purposes and the rest are killed for tests on various products. Mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, and other animals are used for these cruel tests. Animal testing first started in the 1800’s for creating vaccines for children. The animals they tested on were monkeys, mice,…
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Animal experimentation has been and will continue to be a source in scientific research. Similarities between animals and humans allow for researchers to provide safer drugs and new treatments for diseases. (Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR), 2008). Animal experiments have provided many positive outcomes in medical advancements that save human and animal lives. However, many people in today’s society have an emotional attachment to animals which fuels opposition to animal experimentation.…
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Introduction In recent years, issues related to animal testing has been a commonly debated subject and frequently discussed, particularly in the media. It is often said that animal testing should be banned because it is cruel. On the contrary, the opponents said that the animal testing has contributed to human world. Therefore, animal testing is a deeply divided subject with a great deal of opinion on both sides. An estimated 23 million animals are used every year in the world for scientific research…
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Is Animal Testing Ethical or Unethical? Animal research is essential to tackling major 21st century health problems, such as cancer and heart disease. Millions of animals are used every year for medical and commercial testing. These animals are used to develop medical treatments, check the safety of products proposed for human use, and other health care uses. There is no doubt that many animals suffer in the name of science. Animals are used in experiments that may cause physical pain and emotional…
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