This guide is an introduction to the research process that, while not being an exhaustive list of information resources available, should be helpful in getting started in your research about animal experimentation. Below you will find pointers to suggested research terms about animal experimentation, materials in the library catalog about animal experimentation, websites relevant to animal experimentation, and links to library databases that contain information about animal experimentation. Please use our email reference service, contact us at (310) 434-4254, or visit us in the library at the reference desk if you need further assistance.
Suggested Research Terms
One of the really helpful things when searching for information about a topic is a short list of terms related to a topic. We think the following terms will help with your research about animal experimentation:
- animal testing
- experimental animals
- treatment of animals
- cruelty-free experiments
- science use of animals
- medical use of animals
- research on animals
- animal research
- animal models in research
Materials in the library catalog about animal experimentation
We have the following materials in the library catalog about animal experimentation:
- animal experimentation
- animal rights
- vivisection
- laboratory animals
- medicine research methodology
- bioethics
- animals
Websites on animal experimentation
The following websites will help you with your research on animal experimentation:
The American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS)
The AAVS was established in 1883, making it the oldest and one of the most prominent animal-protection groups againstanimal experimentation in the United States. The focus of the AAVS is propounded in its Mission Statement, which is “to unequivocally oppose and work to end experimentation on animals and to oppose all other forms of cruelty to animals.” The site offers information on its projects, such as the AAVS stance on animal cloning, animal testing, “compassionate shopping”, and much more.
The AAVS was established in 1883, making it the oldest and one of the most prominent animal-protection groups againstanimal experimentation in the United States. The focus of the AAVS is propounded in its Mission Statement, which is “to unequivocally oppose and work to end experimentation on animals and to oppose all other forms of cruelty to animals.” The site offers information on its projects, such as the AAVS stance on animal cloning, animal testing, “compassionate shopping”, and much more.
PeTA Factsheet on Animal Experimentation
PeTA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), one of the most prominent and aggressive groups against the inhumane use of animals for research, makes its case against animal experimentation in this web page divided into such sections as “Alternatives: Testing Without Torture”; “Animal Experimentation: An Overview”; “Military Testing: The Unseen War”; and others. In addition, the site provides links to lists of companies that either do or don’t experiment on animals in their research.
PeTA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), one of the most prominent and aggressive groups against the inhumane use of animals for research, makes its case against animal experimentation in this web page divided into such sections as “Alternatives: Testing Without Torture”; “Animal Experimentation: An Overview”; “Military Testing: The Unseen War”; and others. In addition, the site provides links to lists of companies that either do or don’t experiment on animals in their research.
Animal Research Saves Lives
“Established in 1981, the Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) is the nation's oldest and largest organization dedicated to improving human and veterinary health by promoting public understanding and support for humane and responsible animal research. FBR is the leading voice of scientific reason and medical progress in the ongoing, sometimes violent debate that surrounds animal research.” The site is divided into such sections as “Facts about Animal Research”; “Opinions about Animal Research”; and “Facts about Vaccines”. It also provides comment on current events and issues in the field of animal experimentation.
“Established in 1981, the Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) is the nation's oldest and largest organization dedicated to improving human and veterinary health by promoting public understanding and support for humane and responsible animal research. FBR is the leading voice of scientific reason and medical progress in the ongoing, sometimes violent debate that surrounds animal research.” The site is divided into such sections as “Facts about Animal Research”; “Opinions about Animal Research”; and “Facts about Vaccines”. It also provides comment on current events and issues in the field of animal experimentation.
Raising Voices, Saving Lives: Americans for Medical Progress(AMP)
AMP asserts that “we support scientists’ necessary and humane use of animals in research for the identification, study, and treatment of disease and injury. This research has led to innovations that relieve suffering and pain, in humans and animals alike.” To support these claims, in the site section entitled “Advocate for Research”, AMP states that “nearly every medical advancement over the past 100 years involved animal research” and catalogs a listing of “Everyday Wonders”, diseases and conditions relieved or controlled through animal research. The list includes asthma, HIV/AIDS, cancer, birth defects, vaccines, antibiotics, and more.
AMP asserts that “we support scientists’ necessary and humane use of animals in research for the identification, study, and treatment of disease and injury. This research has led to innovations that relieve suffering and pain, in humans and animals alike.” To support these claims, in the site section entitled “Advocate for Research”, AMP states that “nearly every medical advancement over the past 100 years involved animal research” and catalogs a listing of “Everyday Wonders”, diseases and conditions relieved or controlled through animal research. The list includes asthma, HIV/AIDS, cancer, birth defects, vaccines, antibiotics, and more.
Ethical Issues in the Use of Animals in Biomedical Research
The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services presents this page by R. R. Sharp of Baylor College of Medicine on the subject of ethics in animal experimentation. The ORI “promotes integrity in biomedical and behavioral research supported by the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) at about 4,000 institutions worldwide.” The page offers a brief and readable history of animal experimentation and propounds questions at the end which, though meant for medical students and researchers, can serve to stimulate the undergraduate student’s thoughts; more to think about the ethics of animal experimentation than to elicit specific hard-and-fast answers.
The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services presents this page by R. R. Sharp of Baylor College of Medicine on the subject of ethics in animal experimentation. The ORI “promotes integrity in biomedical and behavioral research supported by the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) at about 4,000 institutions worldwide.” The page offers a brief and readable history of animal experimentation and propounds questions at the end which, though meant for medical students and researchers, can serve to stimulate the undergraduate student’s thoughts; more to think about the ethics of animal experimentation than to elicit specific hard-and-fast answers.
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
Part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health, OLAW “provides guidance and interpretation of the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals to ensure the humane care and use of animals in PHS-supported research, testing, and training.” OLAW’s home page provides information on policies and laws regarding laboratory animal research, including the “PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals” and the text of “Public Law 99-158, Animals in Research”.
Part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health, OLAW “provides guidance and interpretation of the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals to ensure the humane care and use of animals in PHS-supported research, testing, and training.” OLAW’s home page provides information on policies and laws regarding laboratory animal research, including the “PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals” and the text of “Public Law 99-158, Animals in Research”.
Library Databases relevant to animal experimentation
The following Santa Monica College Library online databases may contain material relevant to animal experimentation. Databases may include magazine, newspaper and journal articles. Off-campus users, please note: you must be a Santa Monica College student, faculty or staff member to use these services.
Academic Search Premier, MasterFile Premier
Academic Search Premier and MasterFile Premier provide full text for over 6200 periodicals including full text for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans virtually every area of academic study and offers information dating as far back as 1975.
Academic Search Premier and MasterFile Premier provide full text for over 6200 periodicals including full text for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans virtually every area of academic study and offers information dating as far back as 1975.
Science Full Text Select
Coverage includes popular science magazines as well as professional journals. Also covers The New York Times Science Section. Full text coverage begins in January 1995.
Coverage includes popular science magazines as well as professional journals. Also covers The New York Times Science Section. Full text coverage begins in January 1995.
National Newspapers (1985- current)
Local, regional and national news coverage from selected newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor.
Local, regional and national news coverage from selected newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor.
Medline
Search abstracts from over 4,600 biomedical journals for information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more.
Search abstracts from over 4,600 biomedical journals for information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more.
Philosophy and Religion Collection
Covers such topics as epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy, world religions, biblical studies, religious history. Includes more than 300 full text journals.
Covers such topics as epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy, world religions, biblical studies, religious history. Includes more than 300 full text journals.
Encyclopedia Americana
Includes 45,000 articles, plus thousands of hypertext links to web sites featuring additional data. It is updated quarterly.
Includes 45,000 articles, plus thousands of hypertext links to web sites featuring additional data. It is updated quarterly.
Business Source Elite
Full-text coverage of scholarly business, management and economics journals. Also includes publications covering topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales, etc. Business Source Elite offers full text for nearly 1,000 business publications and more than 10,000 company profiles.
Full-text coverage of scholarly business, management and economics journals. Also includes publications covering topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales, etc. Business Source Elite offers full text for nearly 1,000 business publications and more than 10,000 company profiles.
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