It makes people think it is okay when it is, sometimes, wrong
Could affect someone’s choice of going to Dalhousie
Animal testing has contributed to medical knowledge base
Inhumane/cruelty/immoral
Helps society understand and research problems that affect humans
Pharmacy and medicine use animal testing to improve products which improve standard of living
Central nervous system is required for psych research, computer will not do, allowing a broadening of knowledge
How else can you learn?
New technology should replace animal testing
Students refuse to take certain courses due to lack of alternatives
Animals can get hurt which may mean a bad reputation for Dalhousie
Lack of information available (when, where, how it is done)
Good hands on experiences
Animal rights violation
Teaches students the experiment on animal is okay because of “the greater good”
Should not be used if alternatives are available
Causing conflicts between supporters and non-supporters
Yes58%
No42%
Is animal testing appropriate for univseristy sustainability?