Sabies,
It's a Big step forward in the humane treatment of all
animals and happened in part because consumers were
made aware of the plight of "research companion animals".
Would like to suggest another good site for info on this
subject, (Thanks for your link by the way).
http://catt.jhsph.edu
It is a link to the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to
Animal Testing. It's an international online clearinghouse
of alternative resources.
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