animal ethics

Question 1

Define Replacement:

Answer 1

Try to use alternatives such as video recordings instead of animals.

Question 2

Define species and strain:

Answer 2

Chosen species/strain should be least likely to suffer pain. Whether they were socially housed or participated in other studies.

Question 3

Define the number of animals:

Answer 3

Minimum number of animals required should be used.

Question 4

Define procedures:

Answer 4

No procedure should cause physical or psychological harm or distress. For any procedure that might, a special project license is needed

Question 5

Define pain and distress:

Answer 5

Research causing any form of physical, emotional, or psychological harm should not be conducted.

Question 6

Define housing:

Answer 6

Isolation and crowding can cause animals distress. Caging conditions
should depend on the social behavior of the species. Overcrowding ➔
distress & aggression.

Question 7

Define rewards, deprivation, and aversive stimuli:

Answer 7

Normal drinking and feeding patterns of the animal should be followed. Preferred food should be used as a motivator, rather than deprivation.

Question 8

Anaesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia:

Answer 8

During surgery, anesthesia and analgesia should be used. If the animal suffers lasting pain, it should be euthanized.