Some people believe animal testing should be continued because of the advances in science it has provided. Animals across species share many characteristics in the way their cells function, …show more content…
The United States spends approximately fifteen million dollars a year (“National Toxicology Program”) on research and testing performed on animals. With alternatives costing a margin of the amount as their animal counterparts, it seems only logical to push forward with alternative testing methods. In animal testing regarding skin corrosion from chemical exposure, the Draize rabbit skin test will cost nearly $1,800. Alternatively, the Epiderm™ Skin Test will cost $850, and the Corrositex® Membrane Barrier test only costs $500 (“Cost of Animal and Non-Animal