Humane endpoints in laboratory animal experimentation This website is THE tool to make animal experimentation more humane while improving the quality of science
This website:
gives you guidance on how to apply humane endpoints
includes a wealth of information on humane endpoints and related aspects, such as:
normal behaviour of rats and mice
pain & distress
clinical signs and pathology
has an extensive database of videos and photographs of clinical indications as well as relevant laws & regulations and of literature
trains you how to monitor welfare, identify endpoints and define responsibilities
provides a platform/portal to discuss relevant issues with your colleagues
has an interactive educational component for training purposes
In general, the website is designed to help you to refine your experiments, improve your knowledge of the welfare of the animals by improving the scientific quality of your research.
