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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@9FNW6V62yrs2Y
No, but it is the most effective form of testing. More research should go into finding alternatives, though.
@9BNLN9T2yrs2Y
only certain animals no dogs
@95FDN2J3yrs3Y
@956H5FC3yrs3Y
yes but only nontoxic or non cosmetic
@8ZT76L7Women’s Equality3yrs3Y
No, researchers should not test on animals at all. Animals are still living being, and deserve to be treated to the same scientific standards as humans. Humans are technically animals as well.
@8YD555M3yrs3Y
No, due to the disparity between humans and animals in DNA
@8VTMJ6T4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if it is deemed humane and doesn’t ensure death or pain in the animal
@8RR539VLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, as long it does not hurt the animal
@8QWNBC94yrs4Y
Yes, but only if we know the products will not permanently harm the animals.
No, and all researchers that do test on animals should be prosecuted for animal cruelty.
@conner47414yrs4Y
Yes, but incentivize the development of alternate testing methods
@jyzugehoer5yrs5Y
Not for domestic animals such as dogs, cats, horses, etc. Only use rats.
@8F4MKQNProgressive5yrs5Y
Yes, but the animals should be treated more humanely.
@8C8FLGN5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if they are treating the animals fairly.
No, current technology does not limit us to animal testing
@9BHTWDK2yrs2Y
The value of testing on animals tends to be questionable at best, with that said I'm sure there are some niche cases where it's a logical idea. If it's allowed it should be VERY rarely allowed
Depends on the chemical testing usage being used on these animals and how it could affect the animal in some way such as being harmful or could cause long term side affects.
I believe it depends on what their testing and if it can be lethal to the animals or not.
@8VY93GR4yrs4Y
@8G6DT3C5yrs5Y
There needs to be stricter guidelines on how the animals are treated and how they housed (no cages, etc)
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