Research with animals: requirement, responsibility, welfare

摘要: Recognition of unacceptable cruelty to animals in pasttimes such as bull-baiting, dates Britain from the early 19th century. The Society for Prevention Cruelty Animals was founded 1824. Several bills curb were discussed Parliament, and Cruel Improper Treatment Cattle Act passed 1822. Other Acts have followed over years. form painful scientific experiments, including dissection living, conscious animals, vivisection, proscribed by 1876. That required anyone wishing experiment with obtain a licence Secretary State. Conditions issue licences strict remain so this day. is still valid, enforced Home Office, its medical veterinary Inspectors. 1876 allows experiments on under strictly controlled conditions. Experiments must clear objective improving welfare man and/or animals. Benefits carried out been enormous, covering every aspect diagnosis, treatment, prophylaxis human medicine. Coincidentally, laboratory has also greatly improved. There always some opposition use biomedical research. subject emotive but, large, discussion rational within law. In recent years, however, morality using experimental examined more closely. possibility replacing them alternative methods investigated. Where these alternatives are applicable, they used further research continues. questioning animal emphasized need look constantly at ensure humane treatment all especially those restricted or farm. Attention drawn work our existing laws protecting but new legislation being demanded, not only lay groups scientists. Hence, it become very important discuss various ways ensuring welfare, legislation, knowledgeable science experiments.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS)