3R implementation in research
Following these simple steps helps to implement 3R principles in your animal experiments
Before your experiment
- external page Systematically review already performed animal studies relevant for your research topic
- external page Search for possible alternative methods and approaches
- Follow external page PREPARE guidelines, which help to think about aspects relevant for the experiments performance
- Plan your experiment carefully using personal statistical consultation as well as already available on-line experimental design tools (external page EDA)
During your experiment
- Carefully observe condition of experimental animals
- Keep systematic records e.g. on score sheets
- Consult staff veterinarians or animal welfare officers, if in doubt
After your experiment
- Report the obtained results according external page ARRIVE