Laboratory animal ethics

Laboratory animal ethics involves ensuring the humane treatment of animals used in research. It emphasizes minimizing pain, suffering, and distress by following strict guidelines and using alternatives when possible. Researchers must justify that animal testing is necessary for scientific or medical progress, and they are responsible for providing proper care, housing, and monitoring. Ethics committees review proposed studies to balance scientific benefit with animal welfare. The goal is to conduct essential research responsibly, respecting animals as sentient beings while advancing knowledge that can benefit human and animal health.