Using a non-consenting sentient being as a laboratory tool is a violation of its rights. Chimpanzees share 99% of our DNA; using them for hepatitis research is akin to using a brain-damaged human. Abolition is the only moral path.
Animals serve as models for biomedical research, toxicity testing, and educational purposes. While regulatory bodies mandate the "Three Rs" (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) to minimize animal use, hundreds of thousands of primates, rodents, dogs, and rabbits are still subjected to procedures that cause pain or distress annually. The debate centers on balancing potential human health benefits against the moral cost of animal experimentation. 3. Entertainment and Wildlife Using a non-consenting sentient being as a laboratory