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Animal Free Research UK

Animal Free Research UK funds research that directly impacts the replacement of animals in biomedical research. Their aim is the replacement of animals in fundamental biomedical research as well as proving that valuable human-relevant science can take place with the use of non-animal methods.

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Maximising the 3Rs Impact of NC3Rs-Funded Research

This gateway provides a place for researchers funded by the NC3Rs to promote the 3Rs impact of their work, and publish rapidly, in an open and transparent manner.

Topic: Refinement

The EURL ECVAM Search Guide on Alternative Methods

The Guide has specifically been developed to support untrained database users in finding high quality information on relevant alternative strategies and methods to animal experiments from the wide range of sources available on the web. The Guide provides examples of search procedures, suggested search terms and user guidance.  Target users are scientists, national authorities involved in animal protection and ethical committees verifying that all possible alternatives have been considered before conducting animal experiments.

Topic: Replacement

Pain and Laboratory Animals: Publication Practices for Better Data Reproducibility and Better Animal Welfare
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Anzccart-Resource Bank Alternatives

This section contains a selection of resources highlighting the alternatives to using animals in research, testing and teaching.

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3Rs Info Bulletin-Switzerland-Non-invasive electrical monitoring of the population spiking activity in the central nervous system
Topic: Refinement

The 10th World Congress on Alternatives and Animals in the Life Sciences (WC10)

Proceeding can be downloaded from the 10th World Congress on Alternatives and Animals in the Life Sciences- held 20th-24th August 2017

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Implementation of analgesic refinement in rats used as models for arthritis and inflammatory pain
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Mouse Handling

Exploring alternatives to gavage for oral administration

 

Mouse handling: Research papers | NC3Rs

Topic: Refinement

EURL ECVAM QSAR Model Inventory of the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)

In the regulatory assessment of chemicals (e.g. under REACH), (Q)SAR models are playing an increasingly important role in predicting properties for hazard and risk assessment.

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NZ Resource bank- Anaesthesia Information

The following articles have been selected by panel members of ANZCCART to help researchers and AEC members improve their understanding of anaesthesia in research animals.

Topic: Refinement

3R-INFO-BULLETIN Swiss 3Rs

Establishment of a novel system for the production of large numbers of mouse basophils in vitro.

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