Scientific experiments

Scientific experiments on primates

I - One big benefit : human health

• Hepatitis B vaccines

• Security of medical devices

• Test medication

• Discovery of therapeutic molecules

II - The main issues

• Ethical concern

--> animal cruelty

• Animal rights activism

• Financial issues

III - From country to country

• USA : 60,000 / year --> 0.3%

• European Union : 8,000 / year --> 0.08%

• Breeding and hunt in Asia

• China : 28,000 / year --> 0.18%

IV - Laws around the world

• Examples of France, Europe and the USA

--> actions : associations, shelters, ...

• Shelters (La Tanière)

• Associations who protect animals (Papaye international)

• Associations who try to conserve primates in nature (Naturevolution, Sensolidaire...)

Conclusion

Interaction - Q & A

Interaction - Q & A

What do you think?

What do you think?