Animal Alternatives

 Replacement, Refinement, Reduction

New hi-tech procedures, which replace the need for animal testing, offer real hope of humane
scientific research.

Naturewatch firmly believes medical research involving animal experiments will only end if alternative, non-animal procedures are successfully developed.

This will only happen if animal alternatives receive support from industry, regulatory and governing bodies.

Over forthcoming months we will be focusing closely on alternatives and the support being given to developing replacement methods.

Industry - Failing the 3R's?
While some companies are promoting animal alternatives, through participating in the European Partnership for Animal Alternatives, other hugely profitable multi-nationals aren't yet members.......Find out who they are and how you can help.

Forward thinking - towards alternatives
New technologies are moving us nearer to a world without animal testing..... More information here

To read highlights from the 'Nanotechnology: Towards reducing animal testing' Conference that took place in May 08 please click here (pdf)

Facts about the 3R's and the National Centre

Views and debate : As replacement methods begin to receive recognition from the wider scientific community, a much needed open and transparent debate on animal testing and the funding of alternatives is getting underway. More...

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