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.
63% Yes |
37% No |
43% Yes |
37% No |
20% Yes, but not for cosmetics |
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@8JPQVPY3yrs3Y
Yes but heavily regulated.
@8M2N46D3yrs3Y
No, not for cosmetics. Drugs should only be tested on animals if it is believed that the drug could improve the animal's health.
@89S67K74yrs4Y
No, use inmates that are serving life or death sentences and offer incentives for other inmates to volunteer.
@9B3BGKK1yr1Y
Yes, but only for certain animals such as mice and rats
@97XMXQB1yr1Y
No, it is cruel, expensive and ineffective
@8PW2KJP 3yrs3Y
Yes, animal testing is necessary for understanding the safety and proper dosages of new medicines and treatments. It would be dangerous and extremely unethical for scientists to test drugs on humans before making sure they are safe. Even though the testing might be harmful to the tested animal, I believe its sacrifice advances developments on medicine that could save millions of lives, both human and not.
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