BVA Welcomes EU Decision on Laboratory Animals
Professor Bill Reilly, President of the BVA
President of the BVA, Professor Bill Reilly said: “The UK already has a firm commitment to the principle of the Three Rs – replace refine, reduce – and the BVA is pleased that MEPs have voted to firmly anchor this principle in the new legislation so that the practice can be implemented across the EU. The BVA is also pleased that the new Directive requires all establishments within the EU to have a designated veterinarian with expertise in laboratory animal medicine, charged with advisory duties in relation to the well-being and treatment of the animals.
“The responsible use of animals in research has improved both human and animal welfare, but we believe animals should only be used where no non-animal alternative is available and the work is justified through independent ethical scrutiny.
“The BVA continues to support the principle of the Three Rs and is committed to advocating for a reduction in animal usage in the future.”
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