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[Whereabouts of surplus and surviving laboratory animals]
Dorothea Doehring1, Michael H Erhard
1Institut fuer Tierschutz, Verhaltenskunde und Tierhygiene der Tieraerztlichen Fakultaet der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet, D- Muenchen. doro.doehring@tierhyg.vetmed.uni-muenchen.de
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|February 19, 2005
Summary
Rehoming laboratory animals after experiments is a viable solution to comply with animal welfare laws. Partnering with welfare organizations ensures safe and anonymous placement for surplus animals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary medicine
- Animal welfare science
Context:
- Research institutions face challenges with surplus laboratory animals post-experimentation.
- German Animal Welfare Act (Tierschutzgesetz) prohibits unnecessary euthanasia of animals, including laboratory animals.
- Surviving animals without lasting harm require post-experimental care and housing.
Purpose:
- To explore ethical and legal solutions for managing surplus laboratory animals.
- To present rehoming as a viable alternative to euthanasia for post-experimental animals.
- To highlight the benefits of collaborating with animal welfare organizations for rehoming.
Summary:
- Rehoming laboratory animals to private individuals or through welfare organizations is a practical approach to manage surplus animals.
- Welfare organizations facilitate the rehoming process by finding suitable owners and providing support.
- This method ensures the safety and anonymity of research institutions while adhering to animal welfare regulations.
Impact:
- Promotes ethical treatment of laboratory animals by providing alternatives to euthanasia.
- Facilitates compliance with stringent animal welfare legislation.
- Establishes a framework for successful collaboration between research institutions and animal welfare groups.
- Offers a sustainable model for animal aftercare in research settings.