Position statements
Norecopa produces position statements on topics related to the use of animals in research and the 3Rs.
Toe clipping in mice
The Norwegian Animal Research Authority asked Norecopa to evaluate toe clipping as a means of identification and tissue sampling in mice. The Board produced an 18-page document, which has been circulated to all members. A translation of the final version can be downloaded here. The document includes an evaluation of alternative methods for the identification and genotyping of rodents, with a literature references.
Pain relief in rodents
In collaboration with colleagues in the laboratory animal environment, Norecopa has produced a document on pain relief in rodents.
Food deprivation in rodents
Norecopa has written a 10-page position statement on food deprivation in rodents. The summary (recommendations) can be read here. The full document is available here.
Would you like Norecopa to write a statement about a topic related to your research?
Please contact the secretary!
Norecopa also produces political statements and writes newspaper articles about animal research and the 3Rs. These can be read here.
Toe clipping in mice
The Norwegian Animal Research Authority asked Norecopa to evaluate toe clipping as a means of identification and tissue sampling in mice. The Board produced an 18-page document, which has been circulated to all members. A translation of the final version can be downloaded here. The document includes an evaluation of alternative methods for the identification and genotyping of rodents, with a literature references.
Pain relief in rodents
In collaboration with colleagues in the laboratory animal environment, Norecopa has produced a document on pain relief in rodents.
Food deprivation in rodents
Norecopa has written a 10-page position statement on food deprivation in rodents. The summary (recommendations) can be read here. The full document is available here.
Would you like Norecopa to write a statement about a topic related to your research?
Please contact the secretary!
Norecopa also produces political statements and writes newspaper articles about animal research and the 3Rs. These can be read here.
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