80 percent of the public in Switzerland Supported Animal Experiments

As animal experiments continue to be the subject of ethical debates around the world, Switzerland held an important referendum the other day. The referendum, which was held with the support of animal rights defenders, became a reality in the country. animal experiments on whether to ban He left the last word to the public.

The Swiss people who participated in the referendum, on the other hand, offered an answer that animal rights advocates did not expect at all. According to a poll by the country’s state broadcaster, Swiss Radio and Television, the referendum 79% of those who voted voted ‘No’. In other words, 79% of the public supported the experiments on animals.

“Animal experiments are needed for new drugs”

Rene Buholzer, CEO of the biopharmaceutical drug manufacturer Interpherma Group, also made a statement about the results of the referendum. Buholzer believes the results are for the human health and well-being of the Swiss people. acknowledges the role of research indicated that. The outcome of the referendum will have a significant impact on all pharmaceutical companies headquartered in Switzerland.

Pharmaceutical giants Roche and Novartis announced earlier about the referendum to develop new drugs. that animal experiments are still necessary argued. In addition, those who oppose the ban also announced that large companies can leave the country once this ban comes into effect.

According to the data released in Switzerland around 500,000 animals every year killed in laboratories.