The Three R's

One of the alternative methods to animal testing that researches have discovered is known as “the three R’s”. This principle sets out three goals for the conscientious researcher: replacement of animals by in vitro, or test tube methods; reduction of the numbers of animals used by statistical techniques; and refinement of the experiment so that fewer animals have to suffer.These provide humane conditions for testing that do not inflict suffering on animals; at the same time costing the researchers no more and often less money. This is a model of a safer and more humane way to conduct testing that will not endanger animals.