Housing and care of laboratory cats: from requirements to practice.

作者: P. C. Geret , B. Riond , V. Cattori , L. M. Meli , R. Hofmann-Lehmann

DOI: 10.1024/0036-7281/A000175

关键词: BusinessPublic awarenessEngineering ethicsSocial behaviourExperimental researchEnvironmental protectionWelfareSpare part

摘要: Increased public awareness of the welfare and well-being laboratory animals in biomedical research related ethical considerations inspired us to review recent developments recommendations for care housing cats. The present focuses on practical requirements maintaining domestic cats as - from construction animal shelters termination an experiment. An excellent standard will reduce bias experimental results due stress. To provide with living conditions that best meet their natural physical permit social behaviour, laboratories should spare no effort achieve high standards. Hence, report not only aims be a reference those who are involved husbandry cats, but it also motivate researchers improve knowledge this field humane all kept scientific purposes.

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