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Social Issues in Animal Science
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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 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
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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 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
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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. 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.
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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
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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 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
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Animal Welfare Organizations American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) American Welfare Institute (AWI) League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) American Welfare Institute (AWI) League Against Cruel Sports (LACS)
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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 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
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Animal Rights Goal is total elimination of all animal used by humans Movement is composed largely of people from urban areas Goal is total elimination of all animal used by humans Movement is composed largely of people from urban areas
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Animal Rights Organizations People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Humane Society of the United States. People for Animal Liberation (PAL) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Humane Society of the United States. People for Animal Liberation (PAL)
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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 Animists: believed that humans and animals shared and exchanged souls Mechanists: believed that neither humans nor animals had souls
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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) 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)
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Activity Group 1: Animal Welfare Group 2: Animal Rights Group 1: Animal Welfare Group 2: Animal Rights
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