Animal testing started all the way back in 500 B.C., in Greece. During this time using animals was a normal testing to acquire knowledge of the functions of a living organism. Many countries have already prohibited animal testing including a few big countries like Australia and Mexico. The top used animal for animal testing are rats and mice, followed by birds and fish. There are many ways of animal testing that poeple use. Animal testing has gone up a lot over several years.
There are many people on each side of this topic. Many say we shouldnt have animal testing but then many say we should. Many people say yes becuase it helps us make sure that the product they are testing is safe for humans. Another reasons people may lean towards yes is because it helps us understand and know how good medicane or drugs might work. This can also help scientist change what they need to make it safe and reliable. On the other side of this topic many say no. They may say that the results of animal testing may not be the same effectively when humans use it. This could cause many issues when it comes to harmal products being apporved for humans to use when they really are not good for us.
People have started to look into a alternitive for animal testing. Scientists have thought about a alterinitive like computer modeling, advanced imagining techniques and using cells and tissues in a lab instead of using animals in a lab. I think we could definatially find a alterinitive for this topic. Some countries have switched over to having to have a permit to animal test. They made this a law and some of these countries so they can minimalize the suffering of the animals that get put through animal testing and to make sure of ethical treatment.
I beileve that we should not have animal testing. I think that we could definiatally find a more reliable and less harmful way to make sure products are safe for humans. Also I think they should leave it up to the state on whether they can animal test or not. If we dont get rid of animal testing they should at least have to get a apporval from the state you are in to test something on a animal before you can do it so that people arnt testing random products and drugs on animals and over using it.
Do you think we should have animal testing?
Do you think the alternatives would be a good options?
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Great topic choice and well done Aubrie!
I don't think that animal testing should be allowed. If we are having to question if a product is safe or unsafe for the human body than we probaly shouldn't use that item at all. Harming animals is very cruel and we shouldn't risk their lives for our own. It would be way more benifical to find an alternate option to animal testing.
I think that animal testing is no longer needed. We have very modern technology now, that can be used to do many more things than people believe. This would be the same way, I think that we could find someway to do this using technology.
I agree and it could be a way more beneficial option and more reliable. It could also end up being way better for our economy.
I think there are better alternatives out there. Things like computer simulations, lab grown human cells, and 3D-printed tissues that can be used instead of hurting animals. These methods are more accurate and don't cause suffering. It's unfair to make animal go through painful experiments when we have other ways to test products.
I agree in the end there is gonna be a better option for animal testing. I think that they could definitely develop a change for this topic.
I believe that animal testing should continue. I think as long as it's humane and ethical then why not research and gain scientific knowledge on potential vaccines and scientific breakthroughs. However, I also think that alternatives could be a better option depending on what these alternatives are.
Yes i agree, i think that it is for the most part okay but if it comes to an alternative we could definitely find a good one. I like how you shared ideas from both sides.
I think we shouldn't have animal testing unlless they are treated nicely. It's unfair for them to suffer just so human can benfut from them. If testing has to happen, the least we can do is make sure the animals are cared for and not put through any pain. There are other ways to test product, but if animal are involved, they should be treated with respect and not just used as experiments.
No I do not think we should have animal testing. Unless, it is for a very usful cause and they are treated nicely. I think it could be okay if the animals were not sereiosuly hurt or being treated poorly. I feel like we should have alternitives but they might not be as good as this. It would be nice to have them but they might not be as effectient and not as good and accurate then animal testing.
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