Tanzania is not lagging behind with the rest of the world in upholding responsible care for (duty to care) and prevention of cruelty (humane treatment) to animals. However aspects of cruelty to animals have been occurring in the country to warrant the promulgation of the Animal Protection Ordinance and the formation of civic societies standing for prevention of cruelty to animals such as the Tanzania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TSPCA) and other recent humane societies.
The government has in principle accepted the universal call for animal welfare by first incorporating Animal Welfare Concerns in her National Livestock Policy establishing a desk to deal with Animal Welfare in the Ministry Livestock and Fisheries Development and initiating the review of Animal Protection Ordinance and drafting a new more comprehensive piece of legislation-the Animal Welfare Act .Tanzanians have also not lagged behind in signing for the Universal Declaration for Animal Welfare (Rights) they are second to South Africa in the signing campaign calling for National governments to propose to the economic and social council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations for
The new AWA first, ensures that animals are cared for according to their universal five freedoms and also recognize animals as sentient beings, that animal protection is an important aspect of any developed society which reflect the degree of moral and cultural maturity of that society, second, that animal welfare enhances livestock productivity and that humans have a moral obligation to care for animals, respect and protect which constitute duty to care;Third, ensures animal experimentation promotes reduction in numbers of animals, refinement of experimental methods and replacement of animals with non-animal techniques.
World Lab Animal Day focuses on raising awareness about cruel animal tests and their advanced non-animal alternatives that are more effective and reliable and do not result in the death of living creatures.
Tanzania Animals Protection Organization (TAPO) is a non-government organization founded in 2000 focusing on the protection and welfare of all animals in Tanzania. In 2005 TAPO became a registered animal welfare organization and boasts more than 50 members and supporters.
TAPO’s founder works with five volunteers to help educate the public in Dar es Salaam through their “relationships with animals in our communities” project. Constantly evolving their programmes to address the issues faced by the public and animals, TAPO ensures that all major troubles are addressed.
World Day for Laboratory Animals, also known as World Day for Animals in Laboratories or World Lab Animal Day, is an annual global observance held on April 24. It was established in 1979 by the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) based in the United Kingdom.
The date April 24 was chosen because it marked the birthday of Hugh Dowding, British Air Chief Marshal who was an avid anti-vivisectionist. After the Second World War, he served as president of NAVS, and his wife Muriel was a NAVS Council member.
According to statistics provided by NAVS, every year approximately 100 million animals suffer and die in laboratories, although there are advanced alternatives that can replace tests on animals. World Lab Animal Day focuses on raising awareness about cruel animal tests and their advanced non-animal alternatives that are more effective and reliable and do not result in the death of living creatures.
World Day for Laboratory Animals is marked by protests, demonstrations, rallies, conferences, media events against the use of animals in research.
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