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2021 Annual report on Animal Experiments

This is the English summary of the 2021 Annual Report on Animal Experiments by Utrecht University and the University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht). It provides information about the use of laboratory animals by the two institutions.

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Dilemmas about animal experiments

Experts respond to questions about animal experiments and outline the dilemmas that are involved. Should you test a new headache pill on animals? And new cancer medicine? Or can it be done differently? With this video, the Utrecht Animal Welfare Body wants to add nuance to the debate about animal experiments. The video was made in collaboration with Liftov.

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Lifelong Learning policy

On 15 March 2023, the Lifelong Learning (LLL) policy, approved by the establishment licence holders UMC Utrecht and Utrecht University on 5 October 2021, goes into effect.

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Unexpected discomfort in laboratory animals

It is possible that laboratory animals have unexpected discomfort. Discomfort is the legal term for negative well-being, ranging from mild stress to severe pain. Laboratory animals are regularly monitored for this. If an audit reveals unexpected discomfort, act quickly and make a note of what is going on and what is being done to help others learn from it.

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Ethical Animal Experiments

Researchers at Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht conduct veterinary and biomedical research. In addition to experiments that rely on cell and tissue culture techniques, computer simulations and human volunteers, this research occasionally involves experiments on animals. Laboratory animals are also used for education and training. A basic principle of all research conducted in Utrecht is that animals can experience a state of welfare and have an intrinsic value.

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3Rs

When planning and carrying out animal experiments, Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht are always striving for replacement, reduction and refinement of the animal experiment, the so-called '3 Rs'.

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3Rs Stimulus Fund

Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht have a joint 3R Stimulation Fund to support research into the replacement, reduction and refinement of animal experiments. It is one of the ways to participate in the globally desirable transition to animal-free innovation.

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Ethical consideration

The basic principle underlying all animal research at Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht is the recognition that all animals have an intrinsic value. This means that animals have value for themselves, regardless of their utility for humans.

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Animal Donor Codicil

Pet owners can donate the body of a deceased companion animal to Utrecht University for educational purposes. This can be arranged with the vet in an Animal Donor Codicil.

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Adoption

The Experiments on Animals Act allows for the adoption of former laboratory animals, under certain strict conditions.

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