USDA.gov
Random images that represent what Animal Welfare Information Center offers
spacer HomeAbout AWICPublicationsWorkshopsServicesNews and EventsHelpContact Us
 Search Animal Welfare Information Center
   
Search all USDA
advanced search
search tips
Browse by Subject
Research Animals
Farm Animals
Zoo, Circus and Marine Animals
Companion Animals
Government and Professional Resources
Alternatives
Literature Searching and Databases
Pain and Distress
Humane Endpoints and Euthanasia
 
You are here: Home / Alternatives 
                                                                                                                                                 Printable Page
Alternatives
Person using test tubes
This site provides information on methods and sources available to reduce, refine or replace animals used in teaching, testing, and research. A fundamental goal of the Animal Welfare Act and the accompanying regulations is the minimization of animal pain and distress via the consideration of alternatives and alternative methods.
In the News
Animal Testing: Launch of a New Website to Inform About the Development of Alternative Methods
ICCVAM Releases 2006-2007 Biennial Report
Newly Approved Ocular Safety Methods Reduce Animal Testing

TSAR: Tracking System for Alternative test methods Review, Validation and Approval in the Context of EU Regulations on Chemicals
European Commission. Joint Research Centre. Institute for Health and Consuemr Protection.
A tool to provide information on the status of alternative methods as they progress from scientific protocols to validation for being used in a regulatory context.
Divider
Graphic depicting the 3RsPrinciples of Humane Experimental Technique
Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing.
In 1959 Russell and Burch classified humane techniques as replacement, reduction, and refinement--now commonly known as the 3Rs.
Divider
CCAC Three Rs Microsite
Canadian Council on Animal Care.
This site provides useful information on the three Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement alternatives) to those involved with the use of animals in science.
Divider
Altweb logoAlternatives to Animal Testing Web Site
Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing.
A gateway to alternatives news, information, and resources on the internet and beyond.
Divider
Cover art from the 1986 book entitled "Alternatives to animal use in research, testing, and education"Alternatives to Animal Use in Research, Testing, and Education
US Congress. Office of Technology Assessment.
This 1986 report analyzes the scientific, regulatory, economic, legal, and ethical considerations involved in alternative technologies in biomedical and behavioral research, toxicity testing, and education.
Divider
Logo for the 2002 World Congress on AlternativesProceedings of the 2002 World Congress on Alternatives
These full-text papers presented in New Orleans, Louisiana reflect the progress that has been made in implementing the concept of the 3Rs in animal research, education and testing.
Divider
BioSim
European Commission.
This Network of Excellence aims to demonstrate how the use of modern simulation technique through a deeper and more qualitative understanding of the underlying biological, pathological and pharmacological processes can lead to a more rational drug development process, improved treatment procedures, and a reduction in the needs for animal experiments.
Divider

Last Modified: Nov 13, 2008  
Alternatives
    The 3Rs
    Alternatives in Education
    Alternatives in Toxicology
    Techniques, Methods, Procedures and Models
    Organizations
    Related Journals
    Databases on Alternatives
Link to USDA Animal Care home page
See Also
    Learning About the Literature Search for Alternatives
    Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM)
    European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM)
    Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments (FRAME)
Media Help  


 To view PDF files you must  have Adobe Acrobat Reader  installed on your computer.

 To view Flash files you must  have Macromedia Flash Player  installed on your computer.

 AWIC Home | NAL Home | USDA | AgNIC | ARS | Web Policies and Important Links | RSS Feeds | Site Map
FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Non-Discrimination Statement | Information Quality | USA.gov | White House