The 3Rs Sep. 17 2024

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  1. 3R

  • Replace – methods which permit a given purpose to be achieved without conducting experiments or other scientific procedures on animals

  • Reduce – methods obtaining comparable levels of information from the use of fewer animals in scientific procedures, or for obtaining more information from the same number of animals

  • Refine - methods which alleviate or minimise potential pain, suffering and distress, and which enhance animal well-being