UVM Veterinarian

Yesterday we got to hear Dr. Blauwiekel speak in class. She is the university veterinarian for the University of Vermont. I really enjoyed her presentation because she seemed to give a very realistic and applied view on the subject of animal testing. It really helped my understanding on the matter to learn about the history of animal testing and to see how laws have progressed to where they are today and to see why these laws are what they are. I thought she gave a great perspective on the necessity of having animal testing but also the importance of maintaining a good living environment and human treatment of the animals. I think that it is crucial to take care of the animals being used and even to give them a higher standard of living than they would otherwise have.