80 percent of countries still allow animal testing and we, the STEM students of Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, wish to end this kind of maltreatment to our animals. There are many companies that are cruelty- free but there are also still a lot of companies that apply this process to approve the effect of their product.

What is animal testing?

The term “animal testing” refers to procedures performed on living animals for purposes of research into basic biology and diseases, assessing the effectiveness of new medicinal products, and testing the human health and/or environmental safety of consumer and industry products such as cosmetics, household cleaners, food additives, pharmaceuticals and industrial/agro-chemicals. All procedures, even those classified as “mild,” have the potential to cause the animals physical as well as psychological distress and suffering. Often the procedures can cause a great deal of suffering. Most animals are killed at the end of an experiment, but some may be re-used in subsequent experiments.

What are the experimental processes given on the animals?

Forced chemical exposure in toxicity testing, which can include oral force-feeding, forced inhalation, skin or injection into the abdomen, muscle, etc.

Exposure to drugs, chemicals or infectious disease at levels that cause illness, pain and distress, or death

Genetic manipulation, e.g., addition or “knocking out” of one or more genes

Ear-notching and tail-clipping for identification

Short periods of physical restraint for observation or examination

Prolonged periods of physical restraint
There are still tons of processes conducted by researcher but by just looking at these we all can see how cruel animals are treated during this phase.

Many animals are used in this kind of experiment but usually they use mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, cats, dogs, and birds. According to Down to Earth Organic & Natural Organization, There are more than 115 million dogs, cats, rabbits, monkeys, and other mammals that suffer and die each year, but 80 percent of the lab animals used – mice, rats and birds – are not protected by the Animal Welfare Act, and therefore are not counted. For research and teaching labs, animals are merely disposable tools.

We are calling the attention of all organizations that provide safety to our animals to put an end to this cruelty! Animals are like us too. Imagine getting hurt the way that they are being hurt.

If you are a student like us or a common citizen of our country, you can also do small things that can help the animals.

1. Always buy cruelty-free products.
Cruelty-free cosmetics and household products abound.

2. Educate others.
Don’t leave people in the dark about the horrors of the animal experimentation industry.

3. Always speak up about classroom dissection.
If someone you know is asked to cut up an animal in a class, encourage him or her to say NO! Humane, more cost-effective, and superior alternatives are available, and schools everywhere are catching on.

4. Make a donation.
If you have money to give, make certain you only donate to charities that don’t fund or conduct experiments on animals.

 5. Leave your body to science.
Speaking of donating, consider leaving your body to science to help scientists, doctors, and medical students advance their research and training without hurting animals.

We can make a change as long as we work together. Start Small & Finish Big! Always ask for cruelty-free products and remember the bunny logo to keep you informed about the products!