Submitted on Thursday 7th March 2024
Rejected on Tuesday 19th March 2024
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Ban the use of dogs in toxicity testing for pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
1. Enact regulations to end dog use in toxicity tests.
2. Collaborate with experts to fast-track non-animal test methods.
3. Offer incentives for adopting alternative tests.
4. Partner with global agencies for an animal-free testing shift.
The practice of using dogs, mainly beagles due to their docile nature, in laboratory toxicity testing is both antiquated and inhumane. These tests often result in severe suffering, including long-term health issues and, in many cases, euthanasia of the animals involved, without providing substantial benefits to human health and safety.
Modern science has evolved and now has alternatives like computer modeling, cell cultures, human tissue-based studies, and sophisticated analytical techniques.
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Ban the use of dogs for testing and research purposes in the UK
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