The use of animals in research and education dates back to the period when humans started to look for ways to prevent
and cure ailments. Most of present day's drug discoveries were possible because of the use of animals in research. The dilemma
to continue animal experiments in education and research continues with varied and confusing guidelines. However, the animal
use and their handling vary in each laboratory and educational institution. It has been reported that the animals are being
subjected to painful procedures in education and training unnecessarily.
