I. Animal Experimentation?
A. Definition of animal experimentation
What is animal experimentation?. Animal Experimentation is the use of animals in research and development projects
B. Purpose of animal experimentation
Drug uses
It helps with knowing the side effects of the drug, the dosing information, and the way a drug works.
Cosmetics
Cosmetics like toothpaste and mascara are tested on rabbits and guinea pigs. Testing on animals is how some companies prove it is safe for humans to use.
Psychological research
Animal Experimentation also plays a role in Psychological Research. Social Isolation is tested using animals. They are taken from their parents at a young age so their behavior can be recorded. Psychological and behavioral problems are recorded including fear, stress, and aggression. Also brain damage and other problems to the brain are studied.
Animal experimentation is mostly used to cure diseases. Many cures have been found using animal experimentation.
C. Background on Animal experimentation
1. Greek
2. Roman
3. French
4. English
D. Animals used
There are many animals used in the experiments.
1. Birds
2. Rats
3. Mice
4. Rabbits
5. Primates
6. Cats
7. Dogs are used during these tests
E. Who does these experiments?
1. All kinds of companies conduct these experiments.
- Alliance Boots Plc, Avon Products Inc, Bayer AG, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Blistex Inc, Clairol, Colgate-Palmolive Co., CoverGirl, Dolce & Gabbana, Duracell
II. Pros
A. Medical Breakthroughs
Animal experimentation has been very useful in finding medications and/or cures to problems such as
1 Polio vaccine
1. Effective insulin and 2. Hepatitis B vaccine
3. And has Contributed to
Breast cancer
Brain injury
Childhood leukemia
Cystic fibrosis
Malaria
Multiple sclerosis
Tuberculosis
And Hepatitis C
B. Safety
Animal experimentation is also used to ensure safety. It reduces the sale