| Knowledge source name |
American Veterinary Medical Association |
| Abbreviated name |
AVMA |
| Owner/Developer |
American Veterinary Medical Association |
| Abbreviated owner |
AVMA |
| Country |
United States of America |
| Languages |
English |
| URL |
https://www.avma.org/kb/resources/reference/animalwelfare/pages/animal-welfare-laboratory-animals.aspx |
| Contact |
https://www.avma.org/About/WhoWeAre/Pages/contact.aspx?utm_source=avma-org&utm_medium=web&utm_content=avma-sites&utm_campaign=site-footer |
| Description |
The AVMA promotes the use of alternatives to the use of animals whenever possible. However, when necessary, the responsible use of animals in research can provide valuable insight that advances scientific knowledge in ways that are not possible through alternative methods. Veterinarians play an important role in the process of caring for laboratory animals as well as developing alternative research methods. |