Veganism and animal use.
Vivisection.
Animals used in the name of science are also used for humans' interests. Vivisectors claim that we can "learn" from nonhuman animals. By "learning", they mean use, torture and murder millions of sentient beings.
Nonhumans will be caged, mutilated, poisoned, tortured, burned, and killed in the name of a fraudulent science based on rights violations (human and nonhuman). Vivisection is a human rights violation since side effects of drugs are one of the main causes of mortality worldwide.
Vegans want a modern science that is based on respect and ethics and that advances the wellbeing of all sentient beings through modern technology, a modern science that will not condemn some to try and save others.
Cosmetics, personal care products and household products from many mainstream companies also have been tested on animals.
See our vegan guide on personal care, cosmetics and household products.
Statistics
- Irish Stats for 2002/2005/2006/2007/2008/2009: Article.
- 1876_Law_Ireland_Cruelty to Animals Act 1876.(pdf): Article.
- EU stats: Article.
Articles
- S.I. No. 566/2002, European Communities (Amendment of Cruelty To Animals Act 1876) Regulations 2002: Article.
- S.I. No. 613/2005, European Communities (Amendment of Cruelty to Animals Act 1876) Regulations 2005: Article.
- Council Directive 86/609/EEC of 24 November 1986 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes: Article.
- DIRECTIVE 2010/63/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes: Article.
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT...
SPEAK, the Voice for the Rights of Animals.
SPEAK is a grass roots animal rights group currently campaigning to end the use of animals in research carried out by Oxford University.
SPEAK is against all animal experiments on ethical grounds and is currently focusing on Oxford University due to the huge numbers of animals suffering inside the laboratories of this well known institution which can hold over 16,000 animals at any one time.
Website: www.speakcampaigns.org.
The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).
The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine is a US-based nonprofit organisation that promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research.
Website: www.pcrm.org.
A Critical Look at Animal Experimentation.
A booklet examining the impact of animal experimentation on research into cancer, AIDS, neurological disorders and others, as well as outlining more valid human-based methods of research.
Available in pdf.