ETHICS OF ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION (cont)
Most scientists are in this majority. They believe that the use of research animal models is acceptable if;
1 - the animals are well cared for
2 - their use is scientifically justified
3 - and pain and distress are limited to that which is absolutely unavoidable in the conduct of the investigation.
Scientists should be familiar with philosophic arguments and opinions about using animals in research and teaching, since they will frequently be asked to justify their use of live animals in laboratories.