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Abstract
Animals will contribute more diversity of support and services to our future lifestyles
than ever, while continuing to make the contributions we recognize at present. New
and emerging animal contributions to society include biomonitoring of the environment,
serving as bioreactors to produce unique proteins, assisting in bioremediation and
recycling, supporting biomedical research, providing therapy for disadvantaged individuals,
and aiding in maintenance of biodiversity. Paramount in allowing these contributions
to be achieved is adequate funding at all levels of education and particularly funds
for essential forms of creative animal research. This research and education process
must encompass a holistic perspective to include technological development, economic
enhancement, animal wellbeing, environmental compatibility, and the physical and mental
health of society. The economic impact of research with livestock represents one of
the most important investments for society, with a documented annual return of 47%.
Although animal scientists and those industries closely associated with domestic animal
activities consider these contributions to be obvious, we must be prepared to discuss
these issues across society, at the political, regulatory, and social levels, to educate
the primary benefactors: the general public.
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© 1994 American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
