Animals in research - Three R's

Question 1

Replacement

Answer 1

All those have a responsibility to ensure the consideration and implementation of other methods that don’t use animals.

Question 2

Reduction

Answer 2

If the use of animals is necessary, researchers have a responsibility to ensure the studies are of the highest quality, involving the smallest number of animals necessary.

Question 3

Refinement

Answer 3

Researchers have an ethical obligation to support and safeguard animal wellbeing.
(Minimise potential pain and distress).