Research animals are never tortured for the sake of being tortured. For anyone to do research on animals at a university, they have to fill out an extensive IACUC form which goes to committee who decides if the animal usage is acceptable, and will have adequate benefit. There would be a lot more human suffering in this world if not for research animals.
Enough said... I am not hi-jacking this thread!!
Enough said... I am not hi-jacking this thread!!