C. Animal experimentation presentation

What are some common animals used for experimental purposes in research?

Mouse (Mus musculus), Rat (Rattus norvegicus), Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus), Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), Non-human primates, Dog (Canis familiaris), Cat (Felis catus), Quail (Coturnix coturnix).

What legislation regulates the use of animals for experimental purposes in the UK?

The Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876, amended by EC Directive 86/609/EEC.

What is the primary aim of the European Directive 86/609/EEC concerning animal experimentation?

To standardise procedures, minimise the number of animals used, protect animal welfare, and avoid trade distortions.

What state is the European Directive 2010/63/EU in relation to animal experimentation?

It updates and expands previous regulations, including specific protections for invertebrates and a ban on using great apes in research.

What authority regulates scientific procedures involving animals in Ireland?

Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).

What ethical frameworks exist regarding animal experimentation as outlined in the lecture?

The 'three Rs': refinement, reduction, and replacement.

What is the modern viewpoint concerning animal treatment?

There is outrage against the maltreatment and exploitation of animals, focusing on issues like intensive livestock rearing and animal experimentation.

What is the ethical dilemma posed by pain and sentience in animals?

Is speciesism morally defensible and how does it correspond to the moral significance of different animal groups?

What are the legal consequences for testing cosmetics on live animals under current legislation?

Prohibited; penalties include fines of less than €2,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both.

What societal concepts may contribute to the perception issues regarding animals?

Anthropocentrism and speciesism.