This means that we will:

• Apply high animal welfare standards in relation to the housing and environmental enrichment, care, use and transportation of animals
• Use purpose-bred animals as far as possible, and only genetically modified animals when they constitute a superior model for human disease
• Review animal models on a continuous basis using the principles of replacement, refinement, and reduction of animals to enhance animal welfare
• Ensure that all employees working with animals have appropriate and documented education and training
• Ensure animal welfare and timely treatment of ailments by laboratory animal veterinary staff
• Monitor that research organisations working on our behalf, as well as suppliers of animals, live up to our ethical standards
• Subject our animal research policy and procedures to periodic legal and ethical review by the Animal Care and Use Committee.