Thursday, August 28, 2014

Essay: - To what extent is the use of animals in scientific research acceptable

To what extent is the use of animals in scientific research acceptable? 
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These researches are done for the better of human resource which is the most precious resource. In this essay I shall elaborate as to why use of animals in scientific research should be acceptable.

Majority of the human population eats meat products in a daily basis day, yet no one argues that this is "cruel". If animal testing was not used, the second alternative would be testing on human. It is proven fact that a human life is by far more valuable than that of an animal.

There are various categories of the animals. Firstly the Pet animals this may include, Cow, Buffalo, Goats, Camels, Bullocks, Donkeys, Horses and Zebras.  These animals are used by human beings for getting milk, farming and transportation. Conversely Goat meat is consumed by men as food too. Secondly other pet animals are the cock, hen, fish, prawns, crabs etc. Cock and hen are used in poultry farming industry. Chicken meat, eggs, fish, prawns and crabs are used as food for human.

In the study of medical science and research the animals like frogs, earthworm, and cockroach are used to teach the medical students in medical colleges. Rats and mice are used by drug companies to see the effect of new drug.  These are such animals that create nuisance and unhealthy living conditions for human. If mice are found in the house, shop or offices they are poisoned and killed. Now there is nothing wrong if those unwanted species are used for scientific research.

Summarizing, I feel there is nothing wrong to use of animals in scientific research to a reasonable limit of Rats, Mice, cockroaches and earthworms etc. This research work is for the better of human lives.


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