Research Animals
Better regulating the use of research animals
The network is currently conducting a comparative survey to analyse the use of laboratory animals and alternative methods in tertiary education across the region.
The results will be used to develop a database of available alternatives to animal use at member universities and propose selected alternatives for further trials. At the same time the network will examine the role and effectiveness of ethics committees at assessing the use of animals in experiments, as well as assessing standards of animal keeping, in all sectors of the economy.
The RSPCA will support the network by providing expertise on:
• EU regulations governing the welfare of animals used in research
• the concept of the 3Rs (the reduction, refinement and replacement of animals used in research)
• the establishment of ethical review committees and the review processes
• licencing and authorisation.
Contact us about our research work.
