Where are animals tested?

Answer 1

Tests including animal tests take place all over theworld where there is a necessity to understand and overcome a disease process and to protect both man and animals from further morbidity , mortality and spread of the disease.

Just stating one example , perhaps of thousands, there are virus laboratories in many parts of the world now examining and tracing the path of the bird flu virus , deadly and fatal to both man and birds.

Due to the prevalence of NGO's dedicated to prevent animal testing , these selected laboratories do not advertise their work but plod on quietly to achieve their desired result/s...to understand , prevent and find a cure for the disease in both man and animal.

As older diseases like rabies, tuberculosis and many others have been understood to a large extent , new diseases emerge like Aids, SARS, bird flu and numerous others. Millions die yearly due to these diseases...some still succumb to rabies and the number of those with TB seem to be increasing with cross country travel.

Answer 2

The research is conducted at universities, medical schools, pharmaceutical companies, farms, defense industries and commercial facilities. The purpose is the study of genetics, developmental Biology, behavioral patterns, tissue and organ transplantation and drug testing.

The practice of animal testing dates back to the Greeks. Before applying surgical procedures to humans, animals were used to verify the method. Louis Pasteur induced anthrax in sheep proving his germ theory. Ivan Pavlov used dogs to demonstrate classical conditioning. Insulin was isolated in dogs. Antibiotics and a vaccine for leprosy was developed in armadillos. In 1996, Dolly the Sheep was the first mammal to be cloned.

Answer 3

The majority of animals are euthanised (killed), as they have side effects from the treatment or are unsuitable as pets, although a few animals, such as primates, may end up in wildlife centres.

Answer 4

Animals are tested in various research institutions, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and government facilities around the world. Animal testing is conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of new drugs, chemicals, and medical treatments before they are used on humans. Ethical guidelines and regulations are in place to ensure that animal testing is done as humanely as possible.

Answer 5

animals are often put in small cages and not given good food or exercise.

Answer 6

If they werent found dead, the animal would have had laughing gas and would be asleep during the testing.