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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