"The Design of Animal Experiments" is intended for all research scientists who use laboratory animals, with the aim of helping them to design their own experiments more effectively.
3Rs
The Design of Animal Experiments
Topic: Reduction
Isogenic Strains
Isogenic strains (inbred strains and F1 hybrids) are like immortal clones of genetically identical individuals. The same genotype can be reproduced indefinitely. They have already made a substantial contribution to biomedical research.
Topic: Reduction
Reducing Mouse Numbers by Measuring Tumour Size Non-Invasively
Scientists at the ICR are increasingly using non-invasive methods to measure the size of tumours in mice – allowing the same mouse to be assessed several times and reducing the overall numbers
Topic: Reduction
SABRE Research UK
Systematic reviews: Evidence from animal research is considered by researchers to be of the lowest quality in medical research.
Topic: Reduction
Ex Vivo Culture Platform for Assessment of Cartilage Repair Treatment Strategies
There is a great need for valuable ex vivo models that allow for assessment of cartilage repair strategies to reduce the high number of animal experiments.
Topic: Reduction
Species specific
Refining Dog Care
These photographic guides should be used in conjunction with our Welfare Monitoring Tools to identify behaviours which indicate positive and negative welfare. Video guides to behaviour are also available.
Topic: Dog