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To find out more about how animals are used in research, how their use is regulated and research that is underway to find alternatives, you may wish to visit:

  • Understanding Animal Research
  • Research and testing using animals (Gov.uk)
  • The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs)
  • AnimalResearch.info

 

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