Victims of vivisection

EVERY year on April 24, compassionate people around the world speak out on behalf of the victims of vivisection.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Apr 2008, 12:58 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:26 BST

Today is World Day for Laboratory Animals, a time to reflect upon the suffering of millions of mice, cats, monkeys, fish, rats, dogs, birds, rabbits, pigs, horses and many other species.

Despite mounting evidence demonstrating that the information gained by using animals cannot be reliably applied to human medicine, the suffering continues, and both animals and people continue to die.

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The UK conducts about three million "procedures" on animals every year, more than any other EU country '“ a fact that we should feel ashamed of.

Make your voice heard.

Find out how by contacting Animal Aid on 01732 364546 or www.animalaid.org.uk

Kate Fowler-Reeves, head of campaigns, Animal Aid, Tonbridge, Kent

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