3Rs - search page

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.

Norecopa has constructed four databases, which together with all the text on this website can be searched simultaneously using the search field at the top of every page.

Considerable progress has been made over the last decade in preventing or alleviating pain. In particular, there is now considerable opportunity to minimise or eliminate pain following surgical procedures. 

Exploring alternatives to gavage for oral administration

Research by Dr Jeffrey Mogil and colleagues, McGill University, has demonstrated that changes in facial expression provide a reliable and rapid means of assessing pain in mice, rabbits and rats.

a database of ideas (with instructions) for making enrichment items for a variety of species.

The Classic AVs database complements NORINA by providing information on audiovisual products produced some years ago, using technology which has been surpassed by modern digital techniques.

The website LAS interactive (LAS = Laboratory Animal Science) contains a wide range of information on animals in research and on scientific methods in animal experiments.

Replacing Animal Research (Formally FRAME) carries out both lab-based and office-based research. Click on the links  for more information.

This website provides a series of resources to support the adoption of best practice for commonly used procedures in animal research.