the ethical context     Why this Working Party is important………………………………………………………………………. 5Defining the normal range of behavioural characteristics………………………………………… 7The scope of research in behavioural genetics ………………………………………………………… 8The structure of the […]

Training materials and resources   CONTENTSPrefaceCan the use of animals in scientific research be justified?Discussion seminar for teaching animal ethics/law to students who use isolated tissuesin their studiesScience and Society: […]

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 […]