Animal Aid

Criticism of the animal model by the scientific community has been slow in making itself felt, but there are now clear signs that animal experiments and true science do not go together, and certainly have no place in 21st century medicine.

Ultimately, it is for society to make a very important choice between good science (species-specific studies) and bad science (animal-based research). Let us choose good science - for the sake of both animals AND humans.

Part 1: Introduction

Hurting animals and humans - animal experimentation in the UK today.

Part 2: Animal experiments

The 'animal model' in medical research; veterinary research; GM animals; and weapons testing.

Part 3: Conclusion

Why animal experiments persist; non-animal research methods; what you can do; and references.

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Written by André Menache BSc(Hons) BVSc MRCVS FRSH, Scientific Consultant to Animal Aid. Published by Animal Aid, March 2005. ISBN: 0-9545115-9-X