Sheep close-up
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Sheep photographed in a UK animal research establishment in October 2007. Because their lungs are similar to human lungs, sheep have been used in cystic fibrosis research. Please acknowledge © Understanding Animal Research.
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Sheep are used in veterinary research, and the fact that their lungs are similar to those of humans means that they are used to test the efficacy of treatments such as gene therapy for cystic fibrosis. They have also been used in developing treatments for premature babies with immature lungs.
