Why so many animals being consumed? Why is animal experimentation escalating in Australia?
A. I think it is expanding in terms of numbers because of what’s now happening with genetic engineering and genetically modified animals. Q. What kind of laws are in place for using these types of animals? A. That comes under the ‘Permission to Breed’. Those kinds of animals are from the Gene Technology Regulator. I suppose the ethical issues about using genetically modified animals in animal research really relates to any question whether you are using animals to actually ask the question “What’s going to be the impact on these animals and is the reason you are using them legitimate?” Q. Does the Animal Review Research Panel NSW make any kind of distinction between genetically modified animals and non-modified animals used in animal-based research? A. No I wouldn’t think so other than ensuring that people are developing strains of genetically modified animals that they make sure that they have adequately assessed the risks and manage those animals appropriately. Q. Lastly, I have a re
