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Requirements for laboratory animals in health programmes

J R Held

    Bulletin of the World Health Organization
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Laboratory animals are crucial for advancing health programs and disease control research. Specialized breeding and controlled conditions ensure the reliability of these vital animal models in biomedical research.

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    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences·1983

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Research
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Laboratory Animal Science

    Background:

    • Laboratory animals are indispensable for numerous health programs and disease control initiatives.
    • A diverse range of animal models is employed globally in basic research to enhance healthcare.
    • Biomedical research necessitates specially bred animals maintained under stringent environmental, nutritional, microbiological, and genetic controls.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical role of laboratory animals in health programs and research.
    • To underscore the importance of controlled conditions in animal research.
    • To introduce laboratory animal science and medicine as specialized fields.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a wide variety of animal models.
    • Implementing controlled breeding conditions.
    • Focusing on environmental, nutritional, microbiological, and genetic factors.

    Main Results:

    • Successful execution of health programs relies heavily on laboratory animals.
    • Controlled conditions are paramount for the integrity of animal models.
    • The field of laboratory animal science and medicine has been established to meet supply needs.

    Conclusions:

    • Laboratory animals are fundamental to medical research and public health.
    • The World Health Organization acknowledges and supports advancements in laboratory animal science.
    • Specialized veterinary medicine and scientific practices ensure the quality and utility of laboratory animals.

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