An estimated 26 million animals are used every year in the United States for scientific and commercial testing. Animals are used to develop medical treatments, determine the toxicity of medications, check the safety of products destined for human use, and other biomedical, commercial, and health care uses. Research on living animals has been practiced since at least 500 BC.
The debate about animal testing has been raging for decades. While companies argue that they are simply trying to protect consumers, animal rights advocates argue that there are other methods of testing available. Many things may influence someone's view on animal testing, including laws, the purpose of the testing, and morals/ethics. What will you decide?
The debate about animal testing has been raging for decades. While companies argue that they are simply trying to protect consumers, animal rights advocates argue that there are other methods of testing available. Many things may influence someone's view on animal testing, including laws, the purpose of the testing, and morals/ethics. What will you decide?
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