The 3Rs and Animal Welfare
The 3Rs are the guiding principles underpinning the humane use of animals in scientific research
- REPLACEMENT Accelerating the development and use of predictive and robust models and tools, based on the latest science and technologies, to address important scientific questions without the use of animals.
- REDUCTION Appropriately designed and analysed animal experiments that are robust and reproducible, and truly add to the knowledge base.
- REFINEMENT Advancing research animal welfare by exploiting the latest in vivo technologies and by improving understanding of the impact of welfare on scientific outcomes.
BVS is committed to promoting the highest standards of animal welfare and the widest possible application of the 3Rs
We have gathered here a number of resources that will help you to embed and implement these principles in your research, from help with planning and designing your experiments, to ideas for improving welfare and best practice in publishing your research.
Focus on Replacement
This is an exciting event which will focus on the replacement of animals in research.
Culture of Care
Details and information on promoting a culture of care within the establishment, with links to further resources
Improving the design of your experiments
Useful resources aiding experimental design of studies involving animals
Improving Animal Welfare and Welfare Assessment
Information from UFAW, ASPA and NC3Rs to help you improve the welfare of the animals under your care
Guidelines for Publishing your Animal Research
Links to tools from Arrive 2.0 to ensure full and transparent reporting of your animal research
Request for ethical review of use of animals in teaching
Small numbers of animals are used at the University of Edinburgh to provide material for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as researchers undertaking Home Office personal Licence Training.