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For Animal Research Veterinary Emergencies519-661-2195
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519-850-2468
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acvs@uwo.ca
Alternatives
ACVS is strives to help researchers find alternatives to the use of animal models in research, and encourages the use of computational models, in-vitro studies and other non-invasive models to move their research forward. When replacement is not a viable option for the work involved, ACVS seeks to help researchers reduce their animal numbers, as well as refine their procedures and animal husbandry to limit pain and distress in the animals.
This 3-part strategy is referred to as the 3Rs of Animal Research, a global movement in the scientific community that acts as a guide to the ethical treatment of experimental animals.
Here are some well-regarded resources for the 3Rs and alternatives to animal models in research:
- - the Canadian Council on Animal Care's dedicated website for information regarding the 3Rs
- - The John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's alternatives to animal research site
- - A Norwegian Inventory of Alternatives, an english-language database run by Norecopa, the Norwegian Veterinary Institutes alternatives working group
- - The US' National Institute of Health's animal welfare branch
