The scientific consensus upholds that animal studies are necessary, ethical, and currently irreplaceable.
"The use of laboratory animals in scientific and medical research is essential to the improvement and protection of the quality of all life." -AALAS
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners
American Veterinary Medical Association
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science
European Society of Laboratory Animal Veterinarians/European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
Federation of European Laboratory Science Associations
Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
Institute of Animal Technology
International Council for Laboratory Animal Science
Laboratory Animal Breeders Association
Laboratory Animal Management Association
Laboratory Animal Science Association