Using Animals in Science
This resource provides information about the use of animals in
science, i.e. animal use in research, teaching and testing. It deals with why
animals are used, how any harm done to animals is kept as low as it can be, what
benefits arise from their use, and the importance of weighing any harm against
the benefits when deciding whether or not to use animals. Also covered is the
importance of ethical thinking in science and some ethical ideas which oppose
or support the use of animals in science. Finally, the control of the scientific
uses of animals in Australia is described.
Uses
- School project resource for children
- Teaching resource for school teachers
- Interesting and helpful information for parents
- Important information for tertiary students
in any branch of animal-based science
- Useful general information for tertiary students
in other disciplines
- Useful background information for researchers
and tertiary teachers
- Valuable resource for independent members of
Animal Ethics Committees
Finding Your Way Around
Click on the headings in the main menu (left) to explore each section of this
resource.
Information in this site was assembled with all due diligence
as an educational resource. However, anyone using information from the site does
so upon his or her own initiative, and neither the Royal Society of New Zealand
nor Massey University are liable for those uses.
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