Recently we were able to see an impressive lecture from Manchester University about the pros and cons of animal testing and also animal rights.
It was definitely something that changed the way we think and something that has a huge impact these days. Testing on animals is complicated, common, and actually more problematic than you may believe. Below we will discuss the matter in detail and give you all the important pieces of the puzzle.
Testing On Animals: Basics
Why should animal testing be banned? Before you learn or get the answer you need to know something about the process itself. It has been used since 500 BC and it is extremely common today. In the United States only, over 26 million animals are used per year. Some are used for cosmetic testing on animals while others are used for testing the toxicity of certain medications, how safe a product is and so much more. Without this part of the testing, scientists would have to test the products on humans or don’t test them at all.
These days student’s thoughts are strong about this type of testing. As a matter of fact, you can see countless essay samples where students will express their opinion about this severe and huge topic today. If you want to know more, it is advised to check essay samples on the pros and cons of animal testing as soon as you can and see the specifics, learn about the process overall and understand what others have to say.
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Many if not countless essay articles are written on this topic. Students like to write this because of the severity and also the effects the testing has. Pros and cons are usually the best way to form an article and present it to the university.
Pros of Animal Testing
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If you have checked animals rights lectures you will see that one of the main pros of this process is safe for humans. Products are tested on animals first and if they are safe they will be moved on people. If not, they are back to a drawing board.
There are no alternatives to animal testing cosmetics that are equally effective and important. In fact, there are no alternatives for testing any kind of product. We can even say that the hands of the scientists are tied! In other words, there is no other way to determine the effects of a product with certainty than after animal testing. Some animals are very similar to us, humans which makes this point even greater. Learning here has a huge effect and a specific course of action is mandatory.
There are certain cases where scientists must use animals. Testing a product on a human is banned so this is the only alternative. You will probably learn more about this fact in school or at college.
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Believe it or not, animal protection is still present. Some animals actually benefit from testing. Their lives are saved using vaccines and medications that an animal wouldn’t get normally. It is hard to believe but make sure to include the fact on your exam or in your education. It is a real and accurate fact.
Cons of Animal Testing
All people even your teachers know that this type of testing is inhumane and cruel. It is far from something an animal will want but they are held in captivity and forced to this. A human can give consent and choose to participate while an animal can’t.
Alternative methods are almost available. This refers to in vitro testing which you may come across when studying in some subjects. It is basically testing that involves human tissue and blood. There is no need for animals. However, it cannot be used in all cases.
Some animals are very different than humans. Here we can see two issues. First of all, a chemical or a product can be ineffective on an animal but can help people. Secondly, some animals don’t give any results at all but humans will definitely react to that product. You may have seen SoundCloud tests on animals and this is something we recommend you learn more about.
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Many students who have great grades and have a great time on their campus know that these animals are far from protected. Only 5% have the rights which is a big issue.
What You Have To Say?
If you spend a lot of time online to enjoy online studying, learning new things, or just fun you probably have come across these topics. What do you have to say about this? Do you like animal testing and do you support science or you would like to ban it completely?
It actually depends on numerous factors but most people do not like the idea. At the end of the day, it is cruel and not something that an animal can choose. It is not safe and there are a lot of issues with this testing. In reality, there are more side effects than positive sides.
Conclusion
You may want to learn more or even join the animal rights movement and see how you can contribute to all of this and how you can save animals. Each person can do a lot of things and can help those animals. If you have a desire and you want to do something like this, now you know that you can and you should.
Manchester
Beloved plant-based independent street food business Herbivorous is set to close imminently
Danny Jones
We hate writing this, but we have news of yet another local hospitality closure as beloved Manchester-born and pioneering plant-based brand Herbivorous has confirmed they’ll soon be calling it a day.
If you can hear us sighing through the screen, apologies – we’re just getting really fed up of saying farewell to our favourites, so god knows how rubbish those involved feel.
As you can see, the team behind the multi-location vegan street food specialists began by writing: “It’s a long one so stay with me… It seems you can’t open social media at the moment without reading about another hospitality business closing down.
“Throughout 8 years of Herbivorous years we’ve come up against many challenges from Covid 5 years ago to watching all the big vegan brands from London and beyond come to Manchester and largely disappear again to the closure of Hatch our busiest site, but with continually increasing costs its becoming really difficult to maintain a thriving business.”
Herbivorous started out life back in 2016 as a cult hit at the old outdoor food, drink and entertainment hub centring around a ‘container village’, the first of its kind in the city and soon to reopen under new owners and a new name.
Since then, co-founders Robyn and Damian have gone on to expand not just to one permanent site over in Withington but with outposts in Sheffield and York, having gained a strong reputation with stalls and pop-ups all over.
Their hospitality story might not have the ending we personally would hope for, but it’s been a brilliant one for so many foodie fans – us lot included.
Nevertheless, they go on to add in the emotional statement that external pressures such as a recent bereavement and their own ever-growing family have also contributed to the decision which, despite being an understandably hard one, “feel like the right time.”
“We are so incredibly proud of how far we’ve come from spending long days slinging duck wraps from our green vintage horse box at festivals to three Herbi locations across the North of England”, they continue, “and with that we’ve also met so many fantastic people!”
“Whether you worked for us at a few festivals over [the] summer or for years at our restaurant, we just wanted to say and massive thank you! The memories will stay with us forever and, of course, how can we not mention our fabulous customers!
“Thank you all so much for choosing Herbivorous over the years. Those of you who had our food at Festivals and then found us at one of our permanent locations, those of you who came back week after week to Hatch, Spark, Withington and beyond.”
They signed off by detailing their final business days, with their Sheffield Kommune spot having already shut for refurbishment; meanwhile, their spot in SPARK York will be wrapping up on Saturday, 19 April.
As for their flagship brick-and-mortar venue here in Greater Manchester, Herbivorous Withington will be shutting on Friday, 25 April.
Once again, there’s nothing we can say other than thank you for years of delicious food, that we’re guttted to see you go, and that everyone at The Manc Group wishes you the best whatever comes next.
AJ Tracey is playing a VERY intimate gig in Manchester next month
Thomas Melia
London rapper and respected grime artist AJ Tracey is ‘live and direct’ once again, announcing a whole host of UK dates, one of which is a rather intimate gig right here in Manchester.
It’s official: one of UK rap’s leading gents is getting back on the road and he’s showing a ‘Little More Love’ to lots of cities, including Manchester.
In a post on the UK star’s socials, AJ Tracey trades his music persona for that of a sports pundit as he announces the dates for his upcoming tour while impersonating an F1 commentator.
Anyone looking to attend Tracey’s ‘Not Even A Tour’ can catch the star up and down the country on his over 20-date tour with a stop in Manchester as soon as this month.
The rapper has reached phenomenal heights since dropping the unforgettable ‘Ladbroke Grove’ in 2019 and is heading out across the nation to make sure everyone knows about it.
Get ready to spit bars left and right as this rapper’s discography is stacked with serious tunes like ‘Dinner Guest’, ‘West Ten’, ‘Thiago Silva’ and more.
More recently, he collaborated with Walsall’s finest Jorja Smith for a flirty garage beat also known as ‘Crush’ with the video being the two artists talking it out in a good old fashioned caff.
The latest collaboration with Smith marks the start of a new era for Mr. Live and direct as it fell in line with the announcement of his third studio album.
Titled Don’t Die Before You’re Dead, we’re sure he’ll be “building a vibe” wherever he goes and probably previewing a few exclusive tracks from his upcoming project too.
This gig may come as quite a surprise for any hardcore fans of the ‘Ladbroke Grove’ star as the venue in which he’s performing is definitely intimate only, holding just over 250 guests.
This rap giant is bringing his unbelievable beats to none other than the legendary small-cap city centre live music venue, The Deaf Institute, at the end of this month.
It’s safe to say you won’t get many more chances, if any, to see him in such a tight-knit space again.
AJ Tracey is bringing ‘Not Even A Tour’ to Deaf Institute in Manchester on 30 April, with tickets on sale Friday 4 April from 12 noon.