Public Attitudes toward Animal Research: A Review

Ormandy, Elisabeth; Schuppli, Catherine A.

doi:10.3390/ani4030391

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“…The current debate about the use of animals in research is strongly rooted in questions related to public's perception of animals' welfare and suffering on one side, and research benefits on the other (Ormandy andSchuppli 2014; Clemence andLeaman 2016). Laboratory animals are perceived as those subjected to greater welfare violation and, as a natural consequence, people involved in researches that use animals are generally perceived to be unaware or unconcerned about this issue (Broida et al 1993; Wolfensohn andHoness 2007).…”

Section: Laboratory Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

People’s perception on animal welfare: why does it matter?

Fuente¹,

Souto²,

Caselli³

et al. 2018

Ethnobio Conserv

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Understanding people's perception on animal welfare is vital to promote people awareness and changes in attitudes towards this subject. Here we present a short review on public perception of animal welfare in different instances and the factors influencing each one of them. While the great public concern towards farm and laboratory animals resulted in increased efforts to assess animal welfare in these instances, less attention has been given to pets, captive wild animals and their use for entertainment purposes. Irrespective of the instance under consideration, public perception on animal welfare depends on a myriad of biological and sociocultural factors, ranging from people's gender and age to their own experiences and values. The knowledge on people's perception will help to refine the message to different audiences, which in turn may increase the pressure on decisionmakers to promote positive welfare in animals.

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Section: Laboratory Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

People’s perception on animal welfare: why does it matter?

Fuente¹,

Souto²,

Caselli³

et al. 2018

Ethnobio Conserv

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“…For instance, the increase in animal use we observed that had been mainly accounted for by mice—at the same time that federal policies restricting the use of chimpanzees, dogs and cats are being enacted in response to public pressure—reflects scientists’ and laypersons’ greater moral concern for animals in laboratories who are typically viewed as companion animals or as being ‘human-like’ or having ‘higher’ mental abilities 29 30. This bias persists despite extensive evidence that—like dogs, cats and primates—animals such as mice, rats and fish experience pain, stress and distress, and suffer in laboratories and have complex social, emotional and cognitive lives 31 32…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Trends in animal use at US research facilities

Goodman¹,

Chandna²,

Roe³

2015

J Med Ethics

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Minimising the use of animals in experiments is universally recognised by scientists, governments and advocates as an ethical cornerstone of research. Yet, despite growing public opposition to animal experimentation, mounting evidence that animal studies often do not translate to humans, and the development of new research technologies, a number of countries have reported increased animal use in recent years. In the USA--one of the world's largest users of animals in experiments--a lack of published data on the species most commonly used in laboratories (eg, mice, rats and fish) has prevented such assessments. The current study aimed to fill this gap by analysing the use of all vertebrate animals by the top institutional recipients of National Institutes of Health research funds over a 15-year period. These data show a statistically significant 72.7% increase in the use of animals at these US facilities during this time period-driven primarily by increases in the use of mice. Our results highlight a need for greater efforts to reduce animal use. We discuss technical, institutional, sociological and psychological explanations for this trend.

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“…Most studies on attitudes toward animal research have been carried out across a narrow range of high-income countries in Europe and North America, 32,33 while little research has been conducted on the attitudes of people in lowerincome and agricultural-based societies, especially in the LMICs. Furthermore, such studies tend to focus on a limited number of animal species including non-human primates; companion animals, such as dogs and cats; and laboratory animals used in biomedical research, such as mice and rats.…”

Section: Animal Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

One Health Research in Northern Tanzania – Challenges and Progress

Ladbury

Allan

Cleaveland

et al. 2017

East African Health Res J

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East Africa has one of the world's fastest growing human populations-many of whom are dependent on livestock-as well as some of the world's largest wildlife populations. Humans, livestock, and wildlife often interact closely, intimately linking human, animal, and environmental health. The concept of One Health captures this interconnectedness, including the social structures and beliefs driving interactions between species and their environments. East African policymakers and researchers are recognising and encouraging One Health research, with both groups increasingly playing a leading role in this subject area. One Health research requires interaction between scientists from different disciplines, such as the biological and social sciences and human and veterinary medicine. Different disciplines draw on norms, methodologies, and terminologies that have evolved within their respective institutions and that may be distinct from or in conflict with one another. These differences impact interdisciplinary research, both around theoretical and methodological approaches and during project operationalisation. We present experiential knowledge gained from numerous ongoing projects in northern Tanzania, including those dealing with bacterial zoonoses associated with febrile illness, foodborne disease, and anthrax. We use the examples to illustrate differences between and within social and biological sciences and between industrialised and traditional societies, for example, with regard to consenting procedures or the ethical treatment of animals. We describe challenges encountered in ethical approval processes, consenting procedures, and field and laboratory logistics and offer suggestions for improvement. While considerable investment of time in sensitisation, communication, and collaboration is needed to overcome interdisciplinary challenges inherent in One Health research, this can yield great rewards in paving the way for successful implementation of One Health projects. Furthermore, continued investment in African institutions and scientists will strengthen the role of East Africa as a world leader in One Health research.

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Public Attitudes toward Animal Research: A Review

Cited by 120 publications

References 89 publications

People’s perception on animal welfare: why does it matter?

People’s perception on animal welfare: why does it matter?

Trends in animal use at US research facilities

One Health Research in Northern Tanzania – Challenges and Progress

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