Bunny Killers

I got kind of freaked out reading about Syphilis testing in Eye Weekly yesterday:

In the past, the test used to detect syphilis in humans required the growing of specimens in live rabbits. Specifically, the syphilis bacteria were injected into the testicles of male rabbits, where it grew and multiplied. When the bacteria were of sufficient number, the testes were surgically cut off and the animal was killed. The testes were then ground up and the syphilis specimens were extracted to produce the test used on humans.

That technology, in wide use for decades, is still being used by government laboratories in Ontario. However, there is now a technique developed by a Toronto company that does not require the use of animals.

OMG, how many bunnies has the gay community massacred over the years??? I hope they switch tests soon.

(And no I don't have Syphilis, have never had Syphilis and don't think I have it at the moment either. Although, come to think of it, there was that one time....)