German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals
| Knowledge Source Identification | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge source name | German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals |
| Abbreviated name | Bf3R |
| Owner/Developer | The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment |
| Abbreviated owner | BfR |
| Country | Germany |
| Languages | English, German |
| URL | http://www.bfr.bund.de/en/german_centre_for_the_protection_of_laboratory_animals.html |
| Description | The BfR performs the role of the "German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals (Bf3R)" and coordinates all associated activities nationwide with the goal of: Reducing animal experiments to the necessary minimum, Providing the best possible protection for laboratory animals. Furthermore, national and international research activities and a scientific dialogue shall be encouraged by the work of the Centre. The activities of the German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals are part of the Animal Welfare Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) entitled "Minding animals - new ways to improve animal welfare". |
| Knowledge Source Category | |
| Category | Organization |
| Sub categories | Governmental Organization, ThreeRs Centre |
| Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
| Dissemination channel | Website, Audio / Video, Social media |
| Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | Researchers, General public, Scientists, Policy-makers, Regulators, Industry |
| Users access | Open access |
| Knowledge Characterization | |
| 3Rs relevance | Reduction, Refinement |
| Purpose | Documentation and information |
| Technology/Tools | Animal testing (in vivo) |