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Effective Tactics
for Research
- Sun. 1:30pm
Tactics for ending abuse of animals in
laboratories
Presenters:
Anderson, Budkie, Hankins, Knight
Andrew
Knight BSc, BVMS, CertAW, MRCVS
Veterinarian
and animal advocate, www.AnimalConsultants.org
Click
here for a printable version of Andrew's outline.
Scientific activism
- Publication in peer-reviewed biomedical journals
of scientific studies examining the human clinical or
toxicological utility of animal experiments [almost all
systematic reviews have demonstrated poor human utility]
- Outreaching
of these results:
o Popular literature including the media
o Scientific conferences
o Legislators
o Universities
o Ethics committees
o Others
Achieving maximum impact requires the participation
of the animal protection movement
Key systematic reviews and studies:
www.AnimalExperimentFacts.info
Student activism
- The success of students at introducing humane alternatives
to harmful animal use in biomedical education
- Secrets
of student success
- Creating change:
1. Provide students with information about humane alternatives
2. Inspiring them to conscientiously object
3. Guide them in the steps needed to maximize their
chances of success
4. Provide them with the resources they need to win
Resources for students and educators:
www.LearningWithoutKilling.info
www.HumaneLearning.info
Militant activism
- Benefits
- Disadvantages
- Overall impacts: an international perspective