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Social Issues in Animal
Science
Animal Welfare
The humane treatment of animals
Most animal producers and researchers
believe this, support animal nutrition,
and oppose cruel treatment to animals
Scientific info. should be basis of
decisions and law
No accepted measures of assessment
Animal Welfare
Animals have been used for biological research since ancient Greek and Roman days
Animals are being used for 3 purposes biomedical research
testing drugs, vaccines, consumer products
education
Animal Welfare Act
Sets standards for minimum care and
treatment of animals used for
commercial sale, research
transported commercially or exhibited
to the public.
Originally passed in 1966, but revised
numerous times. Most recent revision
was in 2008.
Animal Welfare Act
Spells out requirements for
veterinary care, adequate food
and water, protection from
temperature extremes, shelter
from outdoor elements,
sanitation and record keeping
Health Research
Extension Act Passed in 1985
Covers all vertebrates-including mice,
rats and birds- used in research,
testing, and education if the work is
funded by the Public Health Service
Sets standards for care and housing
Animal Welfare Organizations
American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
American Welfare Institute (AWI)
League Against Cruel Sports (LACS)
Animal Rights
Belief that animals should not
be used by humans AT ALL
More radical groups
Supporters are usually
vegetarians
These issues date back to
ancient Greeks
Animal Rights
Goal is total elimination of all animal used by humans
Movement is composed largely of people from urban areas
Animal Rights Organizations
People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Humane Society of the United
States.
People for Animal Liberation
(PAL)
Four views of the Ancient
Greeks
Animists: believed that humans
and animals shared and
exchanged souls
Mechanists: believed that neither
humans nor animals had souls
Four views of the Ancient
Greeks
Vitalists: believed that animals had souls but were not as advanced as humans
Fourth:animals existed on earth for the benefit and use of humans (largest group)
Activity
Group 1: Animal Welfare
Group 2: Animal Rights