A Study on the Animal Welfare and the Protection for Experimental Animals in EU - Focusing on the Prohibition Regulation from Animal Testing of Cosmetics in EU -

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-235
Author(s):  
Hyeong-Seok Lee ◽  
Jeong-Gi Kim
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Animal Testing ◽  
Experimental Animals

scholarly journals Negative psychological aspects of working with experimental animals in scientific research

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e11035
Author(s):  
Hanna Mamzer ◽  
Agnieszka Zok ◽  
Piotr Białas ◽  
Mirosław Andrusiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Animal Testing ◽  
Correlation Matrices ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
And Cluster Analysis ◽  
Main Component

The aim of the study was to reveal the negative psychological aspects of using animals by scientists and to determine whether the emotional tensions and stress are associated with performing experiments on animals. All 150 participants of the study conduct experiments on animals in their work. Computer-assisted web interviewing, was used to collect the data. Correlation matrices for factorial analysis of main component loads and cluster analysis have been calculated as grouping methods revealed two different categories of researchers, which were mostly distinguished by acceptance and aversion to animal testing and animal welfare. The main findings demonstrated, that there is a group of respondents who feel discomfort when performing experiments on animals. Especially young people involved in animal testing, feel remorse, emotional tension and helplessness.

scholarly journals Can experiments on animals constitute a criminal offence of cruelty to animals?

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 1339-1344
Author(s):  
Branislav Ristivojevic ◽  
Tatjana Bugarski
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
Legal Rule ◽  
The Other ◽  
European Convention ◽  
Criminal Prosecution ◽  
Criminal Offence ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
The Law ◽  
Cruelty To Animals

The criminal offence ?killing and torturing animals? under Article 269 of the Criminal Code says that it can be committed only ?contrary to regulations?. The regulations governing the treatment of experimental animals are the Animal Welfare Law from 2009 and the Law on the Ratification of the European Convention for the Protection of Vertebrate Animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes amended by the Protocol of amendment to the European Convention for the Protection of Vertebrate Animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes from 2010. The first one imposes numerous obligations and introduces numerous prohibitions in the treatment of experimental animals, which at first sight make the possibilities of committing this criminal offence greater. The other law does not contain most of the prohibitions and restrictions that are included in the Animal Welfare Law. Thanks to a legal rule which says that a later law regulating the same subject replaces the former one (lex posterior derogate legi priori) and the aforementioned unconstitutionality of many provisions of the Animal Welfare Law, researchers and teachers in Serbia are not in particular danger of criminal prosecution.

scholarly journals Animal welfare in experimental orthopedic surgery of dogs: an analysis of the Brazilian view

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosângela Rumi Sugauara ◽  
Elisângela Yumi Sugauara ◽  
Luciana Kazue Otutumi ◽  
Ricardo de Melo Germano ◽  
Elaine Yae Yamashita Sugauara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Orthopedic Surgery ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Animal Research ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
Final Destination

ABSTRACT: The aim of this paper was to conduct a bibliometry search about Brazilian scientific publications that describe experimental orthopedic surgeries in dogs. It was analyzed 14 publications, and there was wide variation in the number of experimental animals, showing that there is no consensus on the appropriate number for science experiment with dogs. Most articles had been reviewed by an ethics committee (13/14, 92.85%) and only two articles (2/14; 14.28%) did not report the use of analgesic protocol. Among analgesics, morphine was the most widely used, noted in seven studies (7/14; 42.85%). In six of the articles (6/14; 42.85%), the final destination of animals was not informed, but in four experiments (4/14; 28.57%) the dogs were euthanized. In four studies (4/14; 28.57%) the animals were sent for adoption. In conclusion, the ethics in animal research in Brazil has advanced, but is necessary proper planning in sample size.

Comments on Labelling Related to the Animal Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and Products Manufactured and/or Marketed within the European Economic Community

1991 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 302-307
Author(s):  
Michael Balls
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
European Economic Community ◽  
Toxicity Tests ◽  
Economic Community ◽  
Animal Testing ◽  
European Economic ◽  
Testing Strategies ◽  
Cosmetic Ingredients ◽  
Animal Toxicity ◽  
Regulatory Acceptance

The use of terms such as “cruelty-free” and “not tested on animals” in relation to cosmetic ingredients and products is reviewed. It is concluded that, such is the confusion that has been engendered by their misuse, legitimate concerns for both human and animal welfare are compromised, and unfair trading practices are in operation. It is proposed that such misleading terminology should be prohibited within the EEC, and that more effort should be put into the development, validation and regulatory acceptance of non-animal toxicity tests and testing strategies.

scholarly journals Planning a Training Program

1988 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-439
Author(s):  
B. H. Ewald
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Public Health Service ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Course Development ◽  
Animal Testing ◽  
The Public

The Public Health Service and the USDA now require animal welfare training programs. In planning an animal welfare training program, three questions must be answered: Who? What? and How? An analysis of the groups and individuals required to participate can provide information for eventual course development. The determination of what is to be taught can occur only after an evaluation of existing programs, animal testing activities, and audits. The use of educational objectives can provide the basis for developing a course syllabus.

scholarly journals USE OF MICE AS EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS IN LABORATORIES THAT REFER TO THE PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL WELFARE: A LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-145
Author(s):  
Citra Nur Mutiarahmi ◽  
Tyagita Hartady ◽  
Ronny Lesmana
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Experimental Animals

Kesejahteraan hewan coba mencakup dua masalah utama yaitu pemeliharaan umum dan penanganan selama prosedur eksperimental. Kedua masalah utama tersebut berkaitan dengan perlakuan yang diberikan oleh peneliti sejak awal hewan coba diterima hingga penelitian berakhir. Penelitian yang menggunakan hewan percobaan terutama secara etis harus menerapkan prinsip replacement,reduction,dan refinement(3R), serta prinsip lima kebebasan hewanyaitu (1) bebas dari rasa lapar dan haus,(2)bebas dari rasa tidak nyaman,(3)bebas dari rasa nyeri, luka dan penyakit,(4)bebas dari rasa takut dan stres, dan (5) bebas untuk mengekspresikan tingkah laku alamiah. Penerapankaidah kesejahteraan hewan dalam penelitian ini bertujuan meminimalisir stres pada hewan dandiharapkan dapat memberikan hasil penelitian yanglebih akurat.

scholarly journals Environmental enrichment in farm, zoo, companion and experimental animals

2009 ◽  
Vol 63 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 227-236
Author(s):  
Marijana Vucinic
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Environmental Enrichment ◽  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Olfactory Stimulation ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
Behavioral Enrichment

The paper deals with environmental enrichment for domestic animals at farms, animals in zoos, experimental animals and pet animals. Also, the paper defines and describes different strategies of environmental enrichment. Environmental enrichment is a simple and effective mean of prevention of boredom, behavioral disorders as well as an effective mean of improving animal welfare in farm, zoo, companion and experimental animals. Different items and materials may be used for environmental enrichment. They need to be evaluated for use by taking into account the following: the species of an animal, its needs, habits and capabilities, the type of an enrichment device, the device's ability to stimulate the animal's interest and the safety of the device. Enrichment programmes should always include two forms of enrichment: behavioral enrichment and environmental enrichment. Enrichment comes in many forms such as structural or physical enrichment, sensory enrichment (auditory and olfactory stimulation), dietary enrichment, manipulatable enrichment and social enrichment.

Responses of cattle to different space allowances, pen sizes and road conditions during transport

1988 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 155 ◽  
Author(s):  
GA Eldridge ◽  
CG Winfield ◽  
DJ Cahill
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Factorial Experiment ◽  
Small Space ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
Road Type ◽  
Vehicle Motion ◽  
The Difference

Angus x Shorthorn heifers weighing about 350 kg were used to study the responses of heart rate and behaviour to different pen sizes, space allowances and road conditions during transport. In experiment 1, 6 groups of 9 heifers were transported at contrasting space allowances (0.9 and 1.1 m2/animal) on two 135- km journeys over a predetermined route of country, highway and suburban roads. Space allowance was varied by adjusting pen size. In experiment 2,4 groups of 8 heifers were used in a 2 (space allowances [0.8 and 1.0 m2/animal])x2 (pen sizes [8 and 16 m2]) factorial experiment to determine animal responses during a 31 km journey over sealed suburban roads. Space allowance was adjusted by adding non-experimental animals from the same herd. In experiment 3,6 groups of 7 animals were used to study the response of cattle to 2 space allowances (0.89 and 1.14 mVanima1) during a journey of 424 km. Space allowance was adjusted by using non-experimental animals from the same herd. In all experiments, animals transported at the lower space allowances had 3.9-6.7% lower heart rates (P < 0.05) and l27-260% lower movement scores (P < 0.05) than did animals transported at higher space allowances. In experiment 1, road type significantly affected heart rate (P<0.05) but not movement. In experiment 2, both heart rate and movement were significantly (P<0.01) less in small pens compared with large pens (heart rate 68.8 v. 71.7 bpm; number of movements 7.1 v. 15.8). There was a significant (P<0.05) interaction between space allowance and pen size on heart rate, but not on the amount of movement. In experiment 3, the stage of the journey did not affect the difference in heart rate between space allowance treatments. It is concluded that, within the ranges of the variables examined, road transport was less demanding on cattle in small pens with a small space allowance. It is suggested that space allowances can be more readily manipulated in transport vehicles with small pens and so minimise risks to animal welfare during rapid changes in vehicle motion.

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