Animals for research
Sir, — Further to O. Wilson’s concern on the debarking of dogs, (November 23) I wish to enlighten readers of what is still being practised in many medical research laboratories overseas. The earlier “technique” of cutting the vocal chords, has been largely replaced by the use of a hot cautery tip, or the even more “advanced” method of burning part of the animal’s brain by electricity. Initial testing to pain reaction is undertaken by a clamp pinched on its tail while immobilised in a restraining chair. One practitioner of this method stated (in an overseas medical journal) that it is necessary to devocalise dogs because of the anguish to patients in adjoining wards while experiments are undertaken. — Yours, etc., NATALIE TAYLOR. November 24, 1979.
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