Ethology and Laboratory Animal Welfare

Authors

James A. Cohen, University of Florida

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1980

Abstract

At its annual conference, held this June at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, the Animal Behavior Society (ABS) passed a resolution opposing HR 4805, a bill which would establish a National Center for Alternative Research to develop and coordinate alternative methods of research and testing which do not involve the use of live animals. The ABS, which represents some 1750 North American animal behavior researchers, took issue with the bill on the grounds that: a) it discourages replication of previously-obtained results, b) there are currently no satisfactory substitutes for live animals in behavioral research, c) it would complicate and delay research that may be of great potential benefit to society, and d) it fails to provide adequate protection for animals while greatly increasing the cost of research or decreasing the amount of research which can be adequately conducted.

Recommended Citation

Cohen, J.A. (1980). Ethology and laboratory animal welfare. International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems, 1(6), 362-365.