Dissection In Veterinary Schools

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Dissection is just as bad for children as it is for animals. These activities can create insensitive feelings towards animals in some students,. Some may be permanently put off pursuing a career in science. And of course, it is not necessary for students to cut up animals in order to understand basic anatomy and physiology, as many humane non-animal teaching methods, such as computer models and sophisticated simulators, are available.
2.4 Universities, Veterinary and Medical Schools When it comes to higher education, many institutions have very different policies in place concerning the use of animals for teaching purposes. For example, many veterinary schools they choose not to source animals specifically for invasive surgery practice or

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