Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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.
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Just one question about this informative post. It seems like the "three R's" means less animals will suffer, but it doesn't mean NO animals will suffer, right? Reduction means SOME animals will still be used for testing, and refinement means they might suffer less pain, but some animals are still suffering, it seems. I guess I wonder if people who promote this approach are in favor of ultimately doing away with testing altogether.
Good luck with the paper, and have a nice spring break.
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