Why are animals used in research and teaching?
Animals are used for many purposes within South Australian schools, universities and research establishments. Others are studied in their natural habitats. The purposes for which they are used and the impact on these animals varies considerably. In all cases, it is essential that the individual animal is treated in a humane and considerate manner. Research and teaching programs using animals may only be performed when they are essential to: • obtain and establish significant information relevant to the understanding of humans and/or animals, • for the maintenance and improvement of human and/or animal health and welfare, • for the improvement of animal management or production, or • to obtain and establish significant information relevant to the understanding, maintenance or improvement of the natural environment or for the achievement of educational objectives.
