Please find below links to external websites and resources for further information on laboratory animal use, welfare and ethics.
Note: The below websites are not set up, or feature information provided and regulated by the University ofÌýSouthampton. The university and its AWERB accepts no responsibility for the contents featured on these websites.
The NC3Rs is a UK-based scientific organisation dedicated to replacing, refining and reducing the use of animals in research and testing (the 3Rs). The NC3RsÌýcollaborate with scientists and organisations from across the life sciences sector,Ìýnationally and internationally, including universities, the pharmaceutical, chemical and consumer products industries, other research funders, and regulatory authorities.ÌýThe NC3RsÌýsupport the commitment of the scientific community to the 3Rs by funding research and early career development, supporting open innovation and the commercialisation of 3Rs technologies and stimulating changes in policy, regulations and practice.
Understanding Animal Research is a Mutual Society (not-for-profit organisation) that explains why animals are used in medical and scientific research.ÌýUARÌýaims to achieve a broad understanding of the humane use of animals in medical, veterinary, scientific and environmental research in the UK. UAR is funded by membersÌýwhoÌýinclude universities, professional societies, industry and charities.
The Concordat on Openness is a set of commitments for UK-based life science organisations to enhance their animal research communications. Launched byÌýUnderstanding Animal ResearchÌýon 14thÌýMay 2014, the Concordat currently has <100 signatories - including the ÃÛÌÒTV.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a scientific animal welfare organisation, with a science and policy group that provides the evidence base for improving the welfare of companion, farmed, wild and laboratory animals. The RSPCA Animals in Science Department works to further the replacement of animal experiments (the principal goal) and to reduce the use and suffering of animals used in research and testing.
The Laboratory Animal Science Association, LASA, was founded in 1963 by a consortium of industrial, university, ministry and research council representatives – a breadth of interest which is still typical of the LASA membership today. Laboratory animal science seeks to ensure the provision and best use of the most appropriate animal models – including derived materials such as organs, tissues and cellular components – for medical, veterinary and other scientific purposes.
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is an independent body that examines and reports on ethical issues in biology and medicine.ÌýIt was established by the Trustees of theÌýNuffield FoundationÌýin 1991, and since 1994 it has been funded jointly by the Foundation,ÌýWellcomeÌýand theÌýMedical Research Council.
Founded in 1950, the IAT is the foremost professional body in the field of Animal Technology. TheÌýpurpose of the IAT isÌýtoÌýadvance knowledgeÌýandÌýpromote excellenceÌýin the care and welfare of animals in science and to enhance the standards and status of those professionally engaged in the care, welfare and use of animals in science.
is Norway's National Consensus Platform for advancement of the (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) in connection with animal experiments. It's a fantastic resource of over 10,000 pages of alternatives, databases, guidelines, education, meetings, and news related to animal research.