Animal Rights/Animal Testing

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Expert: - 4/20/2009


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Hello, my name is Katelynn I am doing a research paper on animal testing that I must interview a few people for and I came across your page and really liked what you have to say. I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me and give me any additional information if possible.
I would truly appreciate it!
1. Is there a common animal that is tested on the most?

2. Is animal testing a big thing in other countries also?

3.Has the animal testing "population" grown over the years?

4.Are there laws to regulate in animal testing labs?

5. What are the laboratories like?
6. How long has the animal experimentation industry been around?
7. What are transgenic mice? How do scientists use them?

8. Do the animals go through any mental stress or physical pain?

9. Are companies still using animals for cosmetic and household product testing? How do you feel about that?

10. What are the alternatives to cosmetic testing on animals?  

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Hello Katelynn,

I am not an expert on animal testing, so the questions would only be opinion - however, let me send you to someone who is:

http://www.vivisectioninfo.org/

The website will answer most of your questions, and if not, you can contact them directly.

With love for ALL,
Tina Volpe

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Tina Volpe

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I can answer almost all questions about animals raised for food... and the horrifying truths of the abuse and torture these animals endure. Also, about the health ramifications of eating animals or their products, i.e. heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and a host of other diseases linked to our diets. Any questions on existing on a plant based diet, solely, raw diet and the health benefits.

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Author of the book “The Fast Food Craze, Wreaking Havoc on Our Bodies and Our Animals” and co-author of the new book, "The Missing Peace, The Hidden Power of our Kinship with Animals". Health researcher, 34 year vegetarian, speaker, educator/consultant, television guest appearing all over the country, radio host of the top rated show “Wake Up America” on GlobalTalk Radio, and published columnist. Now affiliated with PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) as a "Heart Health" speaker, and SPEAK, as a Humane Educator.

Organizations
Mercy for Animals, Compassion over Killing, Friends of Animals, PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) Farm Sanctuary, Animal Acres, Catskill Animal Sanctuary.

Publications
LA Life Magazine, Personal Excellence Magazine, and several other misc. publications.

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