Association Française des Sciences et Techniques de l'Animal de Laboratoire
| Knowledge Source Identification | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge source name | Association Française des Sciences et Techniques de l'Animal de Laboratoire |
| Abbreviated name | AFSTAL |
| Country | France |
| Languages | English, French |
| URL | http://www.afstal.com/ |
| Contact email | afstal@free.fr |
| Description | “L'Association Française des Sciences et Techniques de l'Animal de Laboratoire” – AFSTAL (French Association for Laboratory Animal Science & Techniques) was originally founded as “Société Française d'Expérimentation Animale”- SFEA (French Society for Animal Experimentation) in 1972. The main goals of the AFSTAL are to promote: the exchange of scientific knowledge and techniques related to laboratory animals; education and training in the field of laboratory animals; good practices respecting laboratory animal welfare, following the principles of the 3R's (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement); the rationale use of laboratory animals. |
| Knowledge Source Category | |
| Category | Organization |
| Sub categories | Consultancy, Non-Governmental Organization |
| Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
| Dissemination channel | Website, E-mail, Forum / Blog |
| Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | Scientists, Researchers |
| Knowledge Characterization | |
| 3Rs relevance | Replacement, Reduction, Refinement |
| Purpose | Animal welfare, Education and training, Documentation and information |