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Michael Blaß¹, Carsten Grohmann², Thorsten Frenzel³

¹Institute for Applied Medical Informatics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf.

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This study introduces a system for humane endpoint decisions in laboratory rodents. It predicts the probability of reaching humane endpoints, reducing animal distress and loss.

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Area of Science:

Animal research ethics
Laboratory animal science
Biomedical research

Background:

Humane endpoint determination is critical in laboratory animal research.
Predictive modeling can improve the accuracy and timeliness of endpoint decisions.
Current methods may not fully capture individual animal welfare trajectories.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a predictive system for humane endpoint decisions in laboratory rodents.
To provide researchers with tools to anticipate and mitigate animal distress.
To reduce avoidable animal loss in experimental settings.

Main Methods:

The system derives the future probability distribution of quantified parameters.
It assesses the likelihood of exceeding a predefined endpoint threshold.
The system was tested using body weight data from a xenograft rodent model.

Main Results:

The system provides experimenters with probabilistic forecasts of endpoint criteria.
It enables informed decisions regarding individual animal welfare.
Demonstrated utility in a xenograft model using body weight as a criterion.

Conclusions:

The developed system aids in making more informed and humane endpoint decisions.
Predictive modeling of physiological parameters can enhance animal welfare.
This approach supports ethical research practices and reduces animal suffering.