Despite claims by animal rights activists, it is undeniable that animal based research has contributed to significant improvements in the length and quality in our lives. Indeed wherever one might stand on the issue we all benefit from the use of animal medical testing.
In many cases, treatments have been made to treat rabies, canine parvovirus, distemper, feline leukemia, heartworm infestations, brucellosis, and tuberculosis.
Research animals are cared for by veterinarians, husbandry specialists, and animal health technicians to ensure their well-being and more accurate findings.
Polio is one of the many diseases that literally crippled many people in the United States. Thanks to this testing, the vaccine was developed in the late 1950's.