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NC3Rs
http://www.nc3rs.org.uk
The NC3Rs was established in September 2004 to provide a focus for the advancement of the 3Rs - the basic principles which underpin the humane use of animal in scientific research. The website provides details of all NC3Rs programmes and initiatives, a gateway to the NC3Rs funding schemes and an Information Portal which contains information on all aspects of the 3Rs and animal welfare.
Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
http://www.ufaw.org.uk
The Old School House, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathamstead, Herts AL4 8AN
UFAW is an internationally recognised scientific and educational charity which
accepts that animals are used for food, for experiments and many other purposes
but does not accept inhumane treatment or abuse of animals. UFAW obtains and
disseminates information relating to the welfare of animals by commissioning
research into matters arising from symposia and workshops, and the preparation
of publications and guidelines. The results enable UFAW to give advice and
to make recommendations concerning animal welfare based on sound scientific
evidence. The Federation looks at the welfare of all types of animals : farm
animals, laboratory animals, companion animals and zoo animals.
ICLAS - The International Council for Laboratory Animal Science
http://www.iclas.org/
ICLAS collaborates with WHO, scientific unions and different laboratory animal
organisations throughout the world to promote the objectives of high quality
animals, and education and training in the field of laboratory animal science.
One activity in the past few years has been to prepare with WHO, Guidelines
on Establishment and Use of Laboratory Animals in Developing Countries. ICLAS
news provides a source of information on world-wide laboratory animal activities.
ICLAS has run a number of workshops aimed at increasing awareness of issues
and promoting the introduction of training courses. To help with this aim,
they are compiling a multilingual database of those willing to present topics.
FELASA - The Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations
http://www.felasa.org/
The constituent organisations are:
LASA
AFSTAL - Association
Française
des Sciences et Techniques de l'Animal de Laboratoire
AISAL -
Associazione Italiana per Scienze degli Animali da Laboratorio
Balt-LASA - Baltic Laboratory Animal Science Association
BCLAS -
Belgian Council for Laboratory Animal Science
CLASA - Czech Laboratory Animal Science Association
GV-SOLAS - Gesellschaft
für Versuchstierkunde
- Society for Laboratory Animal Science
HSBLAS - Hellenic Society of Biomedical and Laboratory Animal Science
NVP -
Nederlandse Vereniging voor Proefdierkunde
Scand-LAS - Scandinavian Society for
Laboratory Animal Science
SECAL - Sociedad Española
para las Ciencias del Animal de Laboratorio
SGV - Schweizerische
Gesellschaft für Versuchstierkunde
The constituent members pay a fee for membership of FELASA fixed at the discretion
of the Board. The Board consists of up to 2 representatives from each constituent
organisation and it meets twice a year. A President is elected from the Board
and may no longer represent his/her country . The office bearers are elected
from the Board members and consist of a Secretary, Treasurer and possibly 2
Vice-Presidents. The Board prepares papers, reports and briefing documents
and if necessary it sets up special initiatives to deal with a particular topic.
Usually a Board member co-ordinates the initiative with views from all the
constituents.
LABA - The Laboratory Animal Breeders’ Association
http://www.laba-uk.com/
This Association is for the breeders and suppliers of laboratory animals. It
is important for both ethical and scientific reasons that these animals are
of a high and consistent standard, and LABA is concerned to ensure that such
standards are attained.
Laboratory Animals Ltd
http://www.lal.org.uk
Registered Office: 20 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DZ
Laboratory Animals Ltd is a limited company which was set up by LASA in 19........
and it is this organisation which publishes the journal Laboratory Animals.
The company is a registered charity and is obliged to apply all its resources
to the advancement of public education in laboratory animal science, technology
and welfare. Laboratory Animals Ltd also produces a range of other publications
on subjects considered to be of interest and use to those professionally engaged
in laboratory animal science, and to other scientists, advisors and suppliers.
IAT - Institute of Animal Technology Registration Board
http://www.iat.org.uk
The Register of Animal Technicians was set up in June 1995 to promote the status
of Animal Technicians in view of the impending new legislation, the Animals
(Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Individuals on the Register are considered
by their qualifications, experience and personal attitudes, to be suitable
to shoulder the responsibilities of senior posts within laboratory animal
facilities. The Board is responsible for the administration of the Register.
RDS - Research Defence Society
http://www.rds-online.org.uk/
25 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7EG
The Research Defence Society was founded in 1908, as a society of doctors and
medical research scientists, to inform the general public about why animals
were used in medical research. The Society continues today with the same objectives,
explaining why animals are used in biological, medical and veterinary research,
the medical and veterinary benefits which have come from such research and
the strict controls upon animal experimentation which safeguard the welfare
of laboratory animals. The Research Defence Society Council, the ruling body
of the Society, is composed of elected individual members and representatives
of corporate members.
IOB - Institute of Biology
http://www.iob.org/
The Institute of Biology represents UK biology and biologists; it has 15.000
members and 75 Affiliated Societies. LASA is a member of the Affiliated Societies
Forum which brings together 75 Societies ranging from the Physiological Society
to the British Grassland Association. The aim is that the IOB, together with
its Affiliated Societies, should become the ‘Voice of British biology’.
LASA is also a member of the AWARE Committee - Animal Welfare in Research
and Education. The Accreditation Panel is responsible for the accreditation
of licensee training courses.
LAVA/IAT/LASA Group
Representatives from these three organisations meet regularly to look at areas
of co-operation, improving communication and avoiding duplication of effort.
The Boyd Group
http://www.boyd-group.demon.co.uk/
This is a unique gathering of representatives from industry, academia, welfare
organizations and pressure groups.
LAVA -Laboratory Animal Veterinary Association
http://www.lavavet.org/
BSF - The BIOSCIENCES FEDERATION
http://www.bsf.ac.uk/
Biotech Industry Supplier Registry
http://www.biosciregister.com/
Manual compilation of biotech suppliers enabling buyers to easily source manufacturers of biotechnology equipment for cell biology, cell culture, genomics, proteomics and more. Site includes new projects, free magazines, jobs, news and events.
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