Article October 19, 1992 Issue

Second Thought

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"Animals in Medical Research: Vision of a New Era" by David O. Wiebers, M.D.—Winter 1992

HSUS Humane Society of the United States News

"The use of animals in biomedical research is perhaps the most volatile and controversial of all the issues facing the animal-protection and medical communities.

"As a physician, I have a great interest in the advancement of medical science to improve the health of humans and other living beings, but I also have a great interest in the protection of animals ....

"With of the voices currently emanating from the medical community so adamantly opposed to animal protectionists, and with the public and lawmakers historically having looked to the medical community as the primary source for defining public policy in this area, all of us who are seeking any type of change may feel a bit overwhelmed at times. ...

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