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Vets Welcome Retention Of The UK's High Standards For Animals Used In Scientific Research

12 years ago
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18th May, 2012 15h33


The British Veterinary Association and Laboratory Animals Veterinary Association welcome the Government’s response regarding the transposition of European Directive 2010/63/EC on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. Commenting, BVA President Carl Padgett said: “We welcome the Government’s response and in particular the support of the traditional principles of the 3Rs - replace, reduce and refine - in the scientific use of animals. “We take pride in the stringent measures that currently exist in the UK and are pleased that the Government intends to retain these high standards around the protection of dogs, cats, horses and non-human primates – as well as the retention of our high standards of care and accommodation. And we are reassured by the stated commitment to retain a strong and properly resourced inspectorate and a full programme of inspections.” Mr Padgett also stressed that it was critical that the veterinary presence is maintained at the level demanded under current UK law and the role of the Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) must not be diminished. Dr Colin Gilbert, Senior Vice President of the Laboratory Animals Veterinary Association, added: “The UK is a world leader in the care required for animals being used in scientific research. I commend the Home Office for initiating the consultation and for their careful appraisal of the responses submitted. The quantity and quality of the responses are a true reflection of the British public’s concern for animal welfare. “I am pleased to see the Government’s commitment to retain standards of animal care and accommodation where they exceed those set out in Annex III to the Directive. This has clear benefits to welfare and the conduct of research. “We will be studying these latest proposals in some detail and, together with the BVA, the Laboratory Animals Veterinary Association will be willing to assist in the transposition process.”

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