3Rs Information - Other animal species

Introduction

In the area of welfare and research ethics, a range of publications is available, emphasising the importance of the 3Rs. This article outlines some of these available resources for researchers, ethics committees, AWBs, and information officers involved in research and welfare.

Dogs

• Pen design for laboratory dogs
• Housing and husbandry

Birds

• Facial indicators of positive emotions
• Pigeons and doves as research models
• Using avian species in research
• Using waterfowl in research

Ferret

• Guidelines on care and use of ferrets in research
• Development of grimace scale

Amphibians

• General guidance
• Welfare of amphibians in research

Wild animals

• Guidelines on the care and use of wild animals in research
• Research and management of wild animals
• Assessing the welfare of free-roaming horses
• 3R principles in wildlife research

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