Implementation of the Artificial Feeders in Hematophagous Arthropod Research Cooperates to the Vertebrate Animal Use Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (3Rs) Principle

摘要: Vector-borne diseases are transmitted to humans by hematophagous arthropods and these blood-sucking organisms target researches worldwide. The laboratory colonization of species is an important factor in the development innovative strategies control vectors. However, this maintenance requires blood make invertebrates able complete their life cycle. Although live vertebrate animals frequently used for feeding procedure, artificial feeders available as potential alternatives replace use some situations, especially vector colony maintenance. aim commentary discuss methods concerning 3Rs principle application. scientific community focused on vector-borne studies needs strongly consider options a bioethical alternative maintain blood-feeding laboratory.