where do lab test animals go after they are of no use?

Answer 1

Greetings;

It depends on the testing that was done. For the most part, the animals are euthanized after testing is completed. This is not always the case, but many institutions have a blanket policy that dictates that all animals used in testing must be put down at the end of the testing. The reasoning for this is that there can be unforeseen long term reactions to the testing that cannot be accurately predicted. These reactions can affect the health or temperament of the animal, and could pose a risk if the animal were released.

In my own lab, we have used rabbits to produce antibodies to specific antigens. Because these rabbits were exposed to a novel antigen (something that they would not be exposed to in the wild) we were required to euthanize the rabbits at the end of the collection. No one likes to do it (at least they shouldn't), but it is necessary. We always ensured that the rabbits were anestitized during any procedure, and that they were put down in a human manner.

Answer 2

On the Lab test Scientist's dinner plate...

Answer 3

most are put down or incinerated. some may be recycled out to college labs and such for dissection class, depends on what they were tested on for.

Answer 4

Animal heaven.

'Nuff said?

Answer 5

Most are put down

Answer 6

the stove, to be exterminated.

Answer 7

terminated