Under the welfare model, it is theoretically acceptable to slaughter a cow for a hamburger, provided the cow lived a life free from chronic stress and died instantly without pain. The welfare advocate wants bigger cages, not empty cages.
The scientific community increasingly embraces the 3Rs principle : Replacement (using non-animal models like organs-on-a-chip), Reduction (using fewer animals), and Refinement (minimizing pain and distress through better anesthesia or housing). Entertainment and Tourism Under the welfare model, it is theoretically acceptable
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The tension between these two schools of thought often dictates how laws are written and how advocacy groups operate. Reduction (using fewer animals)