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. Examples of applied research include testing disease treatments, breeding, defense research, and toxicology, including cosmetics testing. In education, animal testing is sometimes a component of biology or psychology courses. There is no nationwide ban on animal testing in the United States. The humane society estimates that more than 50 million dogs, cats, monkeys, rabbits, rats and other animals undergo testing each year in the US.
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@8GY6QN35yrs5Y
No, animals cannot consent to such treatment and regardless of how we may feel about them, they are not people
@B434Q6C2mos2MO
No, institutions for those who have committed crimes should be allowed to volunteer for testing in exchange for reduced sentencing
@9T7RK6Q 8mos8MO
Animal testing, in my opinion, is a vital step in guaranteeing the efficacy and safety of medical treatments, but it has to be done under very strict ethical guidelines. Minimizing animal suffering and developing substitute techniques that can eventually eliminate or drastically reduce the need for animal testing should be the goals. It is essential to strike a balance between ethical issues and scientific advancement.
@9JCXF6LIndependent 1yr1Y
No. Use convicted criminals who have committed extreme and violent crimes such as rape/murder to remove severity of their sentences
Yes but not all animals just rats or monkeys.
As long as the animals aren't harmed researchers should be allowed to test them.
@9FMR2J52yrs2Y
It should only be tested on animals if humans are not best subjects.
@9FMMGH92yrs2Y
As long as they try to make sure it's safe first
@9FKQQDS 2yrs2Y
Depends on the case and drug
@9DFJHG22yrs2Y
Yes, but with clear and humane regulations and careful consideration for high risk tests
@9D72H8CRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, unless people such as PETA activists want to take their place.
@SherylElenarojascooper3yrs3Y
No, but make an incentive for prisoners to accept testing
@93Y8XNR3yrs3Y
Only if the testers comply with strict animal welfare regulations
@93S4RPJ3yrs3Y
Yes but not inhumane conditions / ways
@Keith53563yrs3Y
Yes, but only products designed to be used for the benefits of humans, and only tested on animals such as rats that are not generally domesticated in the U.S.
@8ZMGQLMRepublican3yrs3Y
Within reason as last step
@8XTDCNC3yrs3Y
Yes, but not primates of any kind.
@8WWNY3NProgressive4yrs4Y
Yes, but only with proof of equity.
@8M5B3Y45yrs5Y
No, use child predators/murderers/rapists in prison instead
@8J8V8PJ5yrs5Y
No, while testing on animals can help their bodily processes are not an accurate representation of how humans would react.
@8CQWWJD5yrs5Y
Yes as long as they are humane
@8C7KF4C5yrs5Y
No, use human volunteers and compensate them
@9BCFGXM2yrs2Y
@98DS7W82yrs2Y
No, and allow people who are in prison for life and or are on death row to provide themselves for research.
@97L5B8V3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the animal is not domesticated.
@93HKWKV3yrs3Y
Safely and with regulations
@8MZYN6W5yrs5Y
Yes, until the computer technology is advanced enough to do the same job.
Yes, but strictly rodents
@5V3GCM45yrs5Y
Yes, if the animals are collected sustainably.
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