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Even though we use a very small number of animals, we are constantly striving to find ways in which to reduce that number still further.

We are committed to the upholding the principles of the 3Rs –  as originally proposed by Burch and Russell (Russell W. and Burch R. (1959) . London UK: Methuen).

Our work in this area is well-recognised and we have received funding from specialist 3Rs organisations include  and the . 

We operate to the best practice guidelines provided in the , overseen by our 3Rs Advisory Group.