Over 100 experts call for nation-wide ban on ‘forced swim test’ on small animals: Peta

Over 100 experts in medicine, pharmacy and veterinary science, among others, have called for a nationwide ban of the “forced swim test” – that forces small animals to swim in beakers to get insights into human depression, according to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta India).The “near drowning” test is not supported by some top institutions in India and international pharmaceuticals companies, the animal welfare group said. And a petition signed by over 100 experts, calling for an immedi ...