Research for Academic Learning

This study of Turkish veterinary students and educators found that both groups face a dilemma regarding issues surrounding animal experimentation, including the accuracy and moral implications of using alternatives. The authors conclude that the academic curriculum should be supported with related courses to eliminate the negative results of that dilemma.

According to this 1992 survey by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), 11 out of 16 Canadian medical universities no longer use live animals in their curricula.

This editorial in the Baltimore Sun discusses the current use of animals in medical school curricula, focusing on John Hopkins Medical School. Basic information on the current status of the use of animals in medical school training is provided, including the statement that more than 90% of U.S. medical schools have stopped using animals.

The annual survey of animal use for scientific purposes in Canada has been published by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), using data collected through the Animal Use Data Form (AUDF). Data is currently provided for 1995 to present. Summary statistics are provided for animals used in research, teaching, testing, and production.

Survey findings from the Student's Animal Guardian Alliance (SAGA), a project of the Animal Welfare Trust and the Humane Society of the United States, revealed that 86% of students believe that they should be given other study options in lieu of animal dissections.

This 2001 Massachusetts study examined student attitudes toward animal dissection and found that the majority of students opposed to dissection are female. Most are given alternatives, though some are not, and science teachers appear to be open to alternatives to dissection.

Evaluates psychology majors' attitudes about using animals in psychological research and teaching, including differences by gender, by type of school, and by geographical location.

Asks UK adults about their habits and preferences for household cleaning products that are not tested on animals, including the potential for switching brands to cruelty-free products from those that do test on animals.

Examines the opinions of Colorado adults on a range of animal issues, including cosmetics and medical testing, wearing fur, eating meat, and general animal-related issues.