ANIMAL DRUG TESTINGBy Leone and Natalie

Animal experimentation

Animal experiments are used around the world to

develop new medicines and to test the safety of

other products. Many of these experiments cause

pain to the animals or reduce their life span.

In favour of animal experiments

Experimenting on animals is acceptable if pain is reduced in all tests.

Humans benefit from animal testing as they do not get hurt or die.

Against animal experiments Causes suffering to animals The benefits to humans are not proven Even though products are tested on animals, it may have a different effect on humans

Products tested on animals

All drugs are tested on animalsE.G - HIV treatments, Aids vaccinations and

all prescription drugs