Australian regulation of animal use in science and education: a critical appraisal
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Timoshanko, Aaron C., Marston, Helen and Lidbury, Brett A.. 2016. "Australian regulation of animal use in science and education: a critical appraisal." Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) Journal. 57 (3), pp. 324-332. https://doi.org/10.1093/ilar/ilw015
| Article Title | Australian regulation of animal use in science and education: a critical appraisal |
|---|---|
| ERA Journal ID | 3098 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Timoshanko, Aaron C. (Author), Marston, Helen (Author) and Lidbury, Brett A. (Author) |
| Journal Title | Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) Journal |
| Journal Citation | 57 (3), pp. 324-332 |
| Number of Pages | 9 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
| ISSN | 1084-2020 |
| 1930-6180 | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1093/ilar/ilw015 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://academic.oup.com/ilarjournal/article/57/3/324/3796585 |
| Abstract | One of the touchstone principles in Australia's regulation of the use of animals for scientific and educational purposes is reduction, refinement and replacement (3Rs). However, the use of animals for scientific and educational purposes is increasing in Australia, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the current regulatory framework in achieving the objectives of the 3Rs. This article critically evaluates the current regulatory framework in Australia. Several strengths are identified. However, 4 recommendations to improve the regulatory environment are proposed to bring Australia in line with international best practice. Specifically, Australian regulation governing the use of animals for scientific or educational purposes could be improved through greater transparency, higher standards of competency, the development of a central regulatory authority, and greater incentives to encourage research and development into nonanimal alternatives. |
| Keywords | scientific or educational animal use, animal research, animal testing, Australia, regulation, replacement, 3Rs |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 489999. Other law and legal studies not elsewhere classified |
| 300306. Animal welfare | |
| Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Byline Affiliations | Monash University |
| Humane Research, Australia | |
| Australian National University | |
| Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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