Ethical Considerations for Animals

Question 1

Replacement

Answer 1

try to use alternatives such as video recordings instead of animals

Question 2

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

The number of animals

Answer 3

minimum no. of animals required should be used

Question 4

Pain and distress

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Housing

Answer 5

Isolation and crowding can cause animals distress. Caging conditions should depend on the social behaviour of the species.

Question 6

Rewards, deprivation, and aversive stimuli

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Anaesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia

Answer 7

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