... is instrumental in certain research and education for advancing knowledge of cures and treatment for diseases and injuries which afflict both humans and animals (Animal Welfare Act as Amended)." Not only does the act allow for experimentation, but it does not specify regulations for how the experiment is to ... nor what experiments are performed on them. Also, these facilities are not required to consider non-animal testing alternatives, as other animal-testing facilities are forced to do. The rules and regulations regarding living conditions also exclude farm animals (used for food) and...

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... United States as well as the rest of the world. Critics of genetic engineering argue that it creates numerous risks and concerns. These include environmental and ecological issues, ethical issues, animal and human health risks, and social, economic, and control issues. Supporters of biotechnology point out the direct benefits to consumers and farmers especially in underdeveloped countries. The genetic modification ... flood out genetic diversity, making it impossible to breed new strains of plants. (Hayden, 1) One such case occurred in Maymont, Saskatchewan with an organic farmer. Dale B...

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