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through animal research have made these problems a thing of the past.
Medicines and surgical techniques perfected on animals have saved the lives of countless people who would have otherwise died from injuries, appendicitis, heart disease, cancer and other conditions.
But the challenges are not over. We have all heard of the AIDS epidemic. Finding solutions to this challenge and many other human health problems will require animal research. Many distressing animal diseases also need more study.
Because we all love and respect animals, it can be hard to accept that we are better off because of animal research.
This booklet explains why animals are essential for medical, agricultural and veterinary research. It outlines the benefits, both to humans and to animals themselves. And most importantly it lists the safeguards which protect laboratory animals in Australia and New Zealand.