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The following was published in Wellington newspaper City Voice, 17 February 1994
I write further to the letter from Brian Jones ('Vivisectors at large', 23 December), commenting on the health reforms. It was of interest that he used this important subject to expose your readers to his views on the use of animals in medical research.
The publication Animal Research Saves Lives - Humans and Animals Both Benefit was issued to add balance to what is often an emotional and poorly informed debate. It was extremely well received in schools, public libraries and by the general public. It would be unfortunate, however, if your readers gained the impression that the 368-page book ANIMAL RESEARCH T A K E S LIVES - Humans and Animals BOTH Suffer is an accurate and factually correct treatment of this complex subject. Local and international reviews confirm that the book is based on anecdote and the personal views of the author, and the information in it is not supported by the established medical literature. The New Zealand arm of the Australian and NZ Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching (ANZCCART) was established during 1993, to promote the well-being of animals used in research and to act as a credible information resource for both the scientific community and the public at large. Readers with an interest in this subject should feel free to contact the ANZCCART (NZ) executive officer c/o the Royal Society of NZ, 4 Halswell St, Wellington.
Ann Ballin
Chair, ANZCCART (NZ)
Christchurch"
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