There are enormous environmental problems in the world today. People are hearing about global warming, extinction of animal species, wildlife conservation, and animal experimentation. These issues are hard to notice within our daily life. One big problem that has started many arguments in the world is the problem of animal testing. This is because it is related to ethics of animal life and their welfare in the laboratory system. According to the US department of Agriculture Animal (USDA) and Plant and Animal Health Inspection Service (APHIS), 834,453 animals are used for scientific and commercial experimentations in 2014 (USDA, 2). Many scientists argue that animal testing has a great impact on prolonging life for humans. Mostly, laboratory animals are used to develop medication, medical treatment, and check safety for the commercial products for human uses and health care.
In 1985, the Animal Act enhanced standards for animal subjects in laboratories. According to the Animal Welfare and Three Rs, published by Understanding Animal Research, “animals cannot - and should - not be used unnecessarily in research, or allowed to experience avoidable suffering” (2). However, this law especially does not cover …show more content…
Nevertheless, there are several alternative methods have been invented and are even more reliable than animal experimentation. One of the alternative method is computer model, is able to form three-dimensional organ systems. “For instance, to show thousands of molecular interactions and connect the heart to a virtual circulatory system” (Biever 2). Computer model is able to conduct biological and psychological testing safety for new medications and toxicity chemicals without human and animal testing. Which is very beneficial to both animals and humans because it will save lots of innocent animal subjects, and can stop suffering from toxic chemical
In 1985, the Animal Act enhanced standards for animal subjects in laboratories. According to the Animal Welfare and Three Rs, published by Understanding Animal Research, “animals cannot - and should - not be used unnecessarily in research, or allowed to experience avoidable suffering” (2). However, this law especially does not cover …show more content…
Nevertheless, there are several alternative methods have been invented and are even more reliable than animal experimentation. One of the alternative method is computer model, is able to form three-dimensional organ systems. “For instance, to show thousands of molecular interactions and connect the heart to a virtual circulatory system” (Biever 2). Computer model is able to conduct biological and psychological testing safety for new medications and toxicity chemicals without human and animal testing. Which is very beneficial to both animals and humans because it will save lots of innocent animal subjects, and can stop suffering from toxic chemical