Swiss Laboratory Animal Science Association

Knowledge Source Identification
Knowledge source name Swiss Laboratory Animal Science Association
Abbreviated name SGV
Owner/Developer Swiss Academy of Sciences
Abbreviated owner SCNAT
Country Switzerland
Languages English, French, German, Italian
URL http://www.naturalsciences.ch/organisations/sgv
Contact http://www.naturalsciences.ch/organisations/sgv/sgv_board
Description The Swiss Laboratory Animal Science Association (SGV) is actively dedicated to the promotion of laboratory animal science, as well as the furthering of animal protection and ethical considerations in animal experiments. These aims shall be attained by organising education and the flow of information within the scientific community. We are dedicated to promote the 3Rs (REPLACE, REDUCE, REFINE) and the animal welfare and ethical considerations in animal experimentation.
Knowledge Source Category
Category Organization
Sub categories Non-Governmental Organization
Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing
Dissemination channel Face-to-face, Website, E-mail
Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) Scientists, Researchers
Users access Open access
Knowledge Characterization
3Rs relevance Replacement, Reduction, Refinement
Purpose Animal welfare, Education and training, Documentation and information