Laboratory Animal Welfare
/ˈlæbrəˌtɔri ˈænɪməl ˈwɛlfɛr/
Definitions
- (n.) The regulatory and ethical standards governing the care, treatment, and use of animals in laboratory research to ensure humane conditions and minimize suffering.
The institution must comply with all laws regarding laboratory animal welfare to maintain its research license.
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- laboratory animal welfare
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Commentary
This term commonly appears in statutes and guidelines aimed at balancing scientific research needs with ethical treatment of animals used in experimentation.
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