Care of Animals in Research
Who takes care of the animals?
Animal Care Technicians
What are the 3 R's?
Replace, Reduce, and Refine?
what percent of animals used in research are rodents
90%
what is the reason we use animals in stead of humans
it is more ethical
What type of animals are usually used in research?
Rodents
How long are animal care technicians in college?
2-4 years
Animals research has been ensured with what type of laws?
Animal-cruelty laws
approximately __ to __ animals are used in research in the US each year
17-22
rats have a life span of how many years
2-3
Who takes care of animals on a day to day basis
Animal Care Technicians
How should the animals be treated?
Very gently and with compassion
Name the two main animal rights groups.
ALF and PETA
what are the three reasons rodents are perfect for medical research
short life, ease of breeding, and similarity to human body
rats are good for what kind of research
cancer
What type of animals are rarely used in research
Dogs and Cats
____ animals equal bad experiment outcomes?
stressed
What does ALF stand for?
Animal Liberation act
less than what percent of animals are cats or dogs
one percent
rabbits are used for what kind of research
atherosclerosis
Why are animals even used in research
learning about illness and disease
animal care takers do everything they can to make sure the animal isnt____?
stressed
What is PETA known for?
Media attention stunts
when species are endangered how many are used for research
none
monkeys are good models for what research
polio
What are the two known Animal Rights Activists
PETA and ALF