If you’re a scientist, you probably already know that Beagles make a wonderful pet for lab experiments. But, did you know that they’re also subjected to extensive stress and often end up tattooed? Or worse, euthanized? Read on to learn more about what these adorable animals go through. After all, what kind of pet would you want to adopt? Here are some reasons why Beagles make the perfect test subjects.
Beagles are an ideal pet for lab experiments
Beagles are versatile and easy to train to be laboratory animals. Their ability to ingest toxic chemicals is important for researchers, as they can determine whether certain pesticides are safe for humans. These dogs are also highly obedient and docile, which makes them the perfect lab pet. They cost about $700 for a 33-pound specimen, and they require eight square feet of kennel space.
Although beagles are small dogs, their docile natures make them perfect laboratory pets. Unlike other dog breeds, they are easy to train and can be housed with less space and money. The most common breed used in lab experiments is the beagle. These dogs are used in animal experiments because of their low stress levels, docile nature, and willingness to cooperate. Beagles are a highly versatile species, and are becoming a popular choice for scientists.
They endure severe stress
Many dogs, including beagles, are bred specifically for research purposes. While waiting for approval of a project, researchers breed and use beagles for tests. These dogs are not huge or small, and are therefore easy to manipulate. They also suffer a significant amount of stress. But the benefits of these experiments far outweigh the negatives. Beagles are extremely smart, which means they can learn new skills more quickly than other dogs.
Toxicology studies are conducted by administering large doses of a test substance, usually poisonous, into an animal. Beagles are the most common breed used for these tests. The Humane Society called the lab to investigate the allegations, and the investigation exposed thousands of beagles suffering from the procedures. In one such investigation, 80 beagle puppies were forced to ingest a drug each day. One test session lasted four months, and another nine months.
They are euthanized
A recent report shows that most beagles used in medical research are put down after they have been tested for a period of time. Sadly, the dogs in question are euthanized because their organs and tissues can be used in tissue analysis. While this practice is legal under the Animal Welfare Act, it is not regulated in every country. Despite this, many states and labs are still putting these dogs to death.
The Humane Society has urged the companies involved to stop the practice and find alternative homes for the beagles. Dow AgroSciences is conducting a study on 36 beagles. It will involve force-feeding pesticides to the dogs. The company is working with Corteva Agriscience, the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, to test its new fungicide Adavelt (r). It is unclear whether the beagles will survive after being force-fed with a fungicide, but they will be killed in July when the results are assessed.
They are tattooed
More than 450 Beagles have been placed in loving homes since the Beagle Freedom Project started rescuing them from animal testing laboratories. These animals are used to test everything from cosmetics to household items to pharmaceuticals. They spend their entire lives in cages, never feeling grass between their paws or a gentle touch. Many are debarked and have no names, making them perfect test subjects.
The dogs in these labs don’t have names, but their tracking numbers are permanently tattooed in their ears. The Beagle Freedom Project saved Samson, a rescued beagle, and six other beagles from such labs. Their tattooed tracking numbers will help them be returned to their loving homes. And when you consider that these dogs are undergoing painful tests, the situation is even worse.
They have their vocal cords removed
The National Institutes of Health, which is run by Dr. Anthony Fauci, has been accused of conducting ghastly experiments on beagles. According to the organization, these animals were intentionally infected with parasites to test a vaccine, or had their vocal cords removed to ease the pain of their tests. Both methods were reported to euthanize the dogs. During an investigation by the White Coat Waste Project, it was revealed that 44 beagles had their vocal cords removed as part of a testing protocol for a drug. As a result, many lawmakers are angry about the use of government dollars in such ghastly tests.
The beagle Freedom Project’s website says the animals are branded with tattoos from the lab, and one of these dogs, Spanky, had his vocal cords removed. Many laboratories perform this procedure, but PETA investigators have shot several videos of the horrific abuse, including a worker force-feeding an OxyContin-addicted beagle. Another video shows the beagle barking uncontrollably after years in a steel cage.
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