Good Search Practive on Animal Alternaives     How best to search information on the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, refinement of animal use) in the WWWMaking full use of all sources […]

ArticleThis is the third edition of this work and it is now in three volumes. Our editor has sent each volume to a different reviewer. All three volumes have the […]

Refinement. Reduction. Replacement   Over 75 contributors from industry, academia, and government evaluate the latest developments and possible directions in alternatives to using animals in research and testing, and explain […]

This booklet is a practical guide to help ensure that those considering animal experimentation have explored all opportunities to avoid animal use.

Education and Training Framework     2The table of contents:Legal background – Article 23 of Directive 2010/63/EU ………………………………………………….4The education and training framework objectives and structure ………………………………………..4The Educational Process under Directive […]

Severity Assessment Framework   2The table of contents:The related articles of Directive 2010/63/EU ………………………………………………………………….3General background…………………………………………………………………………………………………….3General considerations for a severity assessment…………………………………………………………….4Pre-study considerations………………………………………………………………………………………………5Indicators of severity……………………………………………………………………………………………………6High level categories………………………………………………………………………………………………..6Factors that should be considered in […]

Project Evaluation and Retrospective Assessment   2The table of contentsIntroduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4The related articles of Directive 2010/63/EU ………………………………………………………………….5Information requirements……………………………………………………………………………………………..6Examples of problems encountered with project applications………………………………………..7Project application ………………………………………………………………………………………………………8Use of templates for project application……………………………………………………………………..8The […]

Inspections and Enforcement     2The table of contentsIntroduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………….3Legal background – Relevant recitals and articles of Directive 2010/63/EU ……………4Benefits of an effective inspection and enforcement programme ……………………………5Designing an inspection […]

Animal welfare Bodies and National Committees     2The table of contentsIntroduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3The related articles of Directive 2010/63/EU ………………………………………………………………. 4Animal Welfare Bodies ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 5Benefits of an effective Animal Welfare […]