Use of animals in business

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Humans have been using animals ever since they existed. But for what purposes do we actually use animals? We started to domesticate them in 15,000 BC. First reports about hunting animals were found on an ancient cave painting from the Stone Age. In some parts of the world dogs are hunted instead of being used to hunt other animals likes the foxes and birds. After hunting them they are killed, cooked and eaten as a delicacy. What is the difference between boiling a cat in Korea and boiling pig in Sweden? Does culture and tradition justify the way animals are used? What are the benefits of animals in a business?

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[...] Notable Irish trainers include Dermot Weld, John Oxx and Aidan O'Brien. Notable jockeys include Kieren Fallon, Michael Kinane, Johnny Murtagh, Ruby Walsh and Paul Carberry. The multiple Gold Cup winner Best Mate also hails from Ireland, while the great Red Rum was bred there, before moving across the Irish Sea to be trained. Arkle, rated the greatest steeplechaser of all time, was bred and trained in Ireland and became a national hero through his exploits. The legendary racemare Dawn Run was another famous Irish champion. [...]

[...] Or would it just afraid customers? And what if they remain the same? http://www.farmsanctuary.org/campaign/transport_report.htm 27/10/2006 http://www.carc-crac.ca ; consulted on 27/10/ In a context of globalisation and with development of international business can we keep on using animals the way we do? It would stay economically efficient and would not have any costs in terms of transformation of production's chain, communication but would it not lead to boycotts? The supermarkets' chain Tesco seems to have found a solution. It has developed an organic range of product with a huge communication on this strategy, without renouncing to all its former way of making business. [...]

[...] The example of repression On June a number of law enforcement agents raided a cockfight in Newport, Tennessee (about 40 miles east of Knoxville). Authorities claim this was one of the largest cockfights in the United States. The agents arrested 144 people, destroyed over 300 roosters, and confiscated $40,000 in cash. One owner stated he lost 20 chickens valued at $150 each during the raid. The 144 people arrested were booked on charges of being spectators at a cockfight In a context of globalisation and with development of international business can we keep on using animals the way we do? [...]

[...] Aside from companies institutions like the OECD hold success stories. They effectively validated several alternative testing methods to replace the LD50 test which assesses the ability of a substance to cause death and other adverse effects76. To the contrary there are less positive examples. One is the affair of the German Bayer Group and their product LipoBay http://www.hsus.org/animals_in_research/animal_testing/an_overview_of_animal_testing_issues/ 36 In a context of globalisation and with development of international business can we keep on using animals the way we do? [...]

[...] The problems alternative testing methods have to face are numerous. The regulatory practices are one example. Regulators seem to be alerted when a company wants to employ a new method because something new means something bad for them. Furthermore the companies worry about the company's liability in case of consumer complaints. To overcome this issue, developers of alternative methods should involve the regulatory authorities from day one. Another hurdle to deal with is the validation process of a new method since it is time-consuming, costly and logistically challenging. [...]