Abstract
Animal welfare advocates and veterinarians are concerned with bioethical issues. The need for high animal production efficiency has been satisfied with the aid of biotechnological production systems. But it's believed that these are jeopardizing welfare and posing moral and ethical dilemmas, especially for vets. In light of the paucity of information on this topic, a survey was conducted to ascertain scientists' and students' opinions regarding animal ethics at the Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Hisar, Haryana. Random selection was used to select the scientists and students in the sample. The perception—which was defined as a positive or negative tendency toward acceptance of cloning, xenotransplantation, animal rights, stem cell research, and factory farming—was measured using a questionnaire. It was clear from the average response score that respondents' opinions on scientific advancements were unbiased. Researchers found that respondents' average response score indicated a neutral opinion regarding scientific advancements, with scientists being much more accepting than students. Religion does not seem to have a significant influence on perception about bioethical matters. It is further supported by the fact that there is little variation in the respondents' opinions that cultural and traditional values, as well as veterinary education, play a role. It is stated that further research into the factors related to perception is necessary.
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