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How can we stop animal testing?

Why do we stop animal testing?

Animal experiments prolong the suffering of humans waiting for effective cures because the results mislead experimenters and squander precious money, time, and other resources that could be spent on human-relevant research. Animal experiments are so worthless that up to half of them are never even published.

What would happen if we stop animal testing?

Because of the physiological differences between humans and other animals, results from animal tests cannot be accurately extrapolated to humans, leaving us vulnerable to exposure to drugs that can cause serious side effects. Drugs that sicken or kill animals don't always prevent a drug from being marketed.

Who can ban animal testing?

Internationally, more than 41 countries have passed laws to limit or ban cosmetics animal testing, including every country in the European Union, Australia, Colombia, Guatemala, Iceland, India, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and several states in Brazil …

How does PETA stop animal testing?

Some of our efforts include the following:

  • Conducting groundbreaking eyewitness investigations and colorful advocacy campaigns to educate the public.
  • Persuading government agencies to stop funding and conducting experiments on animals.

Why Is animal testing necessary?

The use of animals in research is essential for enabling researchers to develop new drugs and treatments. The use of animals in the lab has dramatically improved scientists' understanding of human biology and health. Animal models help ensure the effectiveness and safety of new treatments.

How are animals treated in animal testing?

Animals are deliberately sickened with toxic chemicals or infected with diseases, live in barren cages and are typically killed when the experiment ends. Humans and animals are very different, so outdated animal experiments often produce results that cannot accurately predict human responses.

Where is animal testing banned 2021?

That's why a ban on animal testing for cosmetics is a worldwide priority for us, and we're making remarkable progress toward that goal. So far, 2021 has already been a momentous year, as Virginia, Maryland, Maine, Hawaii and New Jersey have passed laws to prohibit the sale of animal-tested cosmetics.