Over the past twenty years or so, there has been a ‘revolution’ in the life sciences,and our knowledge and capabilities have dramatically increased. At the same time, these advances have raised very important ethical concerns in both the scientific community and with the public at large.
General Database Information
European Science Foundation Policy on Animal Use 2001
Topic: Ethics
The Academy of Medical Sciences
The Academy is working to address all aspects of animals in research, from engaging in debate about how to regulate the use of animals in research, to efforts to improve the openness of organisations that are involved in animal research.
Topic: Ethics
Species specific
NC3Rs- Quantifying the Potential of Skin Swabbing as a Refinement for DNA Sampling of Laboratory Fish
The recent development of skin swabbing techniques - which produce sufficient DNA for PCR amplification - potentially offers a refined procedure with enormous impact for fish welfare.
Topic: Fish
RSPCA- Guidance on the Housing and Care of Zebrafish
Topic: Fish
Evaluating and Optimizing Fish Health and Welfare During Experimental Procedures
Topic: Fish
Standardized Welfare Terms for the Zebrafish Community
Topic: Fish
Zebrafish Health and Welfare Glossary
Website for the welfare terms and now also includes severity score.
Topic: Fish
Consensus Meetings on the Care and Use of Fish, Wildlife and Agricultural Animals in Research
Topic: Fish
Guidance on the Care and Use of Fish
Topic: Fish
Guidance for Procedures Involving Fish
Topic: Fish