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Period: Dec 29, 1200 to
Animal Testing History
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Dec 29, 1242
Blood Circulation
Scientists discriped blood circulation using animals. -
Need Air to Live
Scientists proved living things need air to survive by testing on animals. -
First Act Passed Protecting Animals
In the United Kingdom Parliament passed the Cruelty to Animals Act, the first regulating act passed. -
Germs
By testing on sheep scientists discovered germs are harmful, and can cause sickness. -
Discovery of Insulin
Sciendtists discovered Insulin a treatment for Diabetes, by testing on dogs, and cows. -
Polio Vaccine
By testing on animals scientists discovered a polio vaccine. -
Animal Welfare Act
Making it a law that all labs testing on animals must be registered. Also setting standards of care for animals -
Medicines Act in UK
Produced a guide for animal testing, in the wake of the Thalidomide Tragedy -
Heart Surgurey
Doctors atempted replacing a heart valve inside a dog. -
Laboratory Animal Welfare Act
Setting higher standards for animals being tested on in labs. -
Broadening of the Animal Welfare Act
