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Bf3R - The German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals
The BfR performs the role of the “German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals (Bf3R)” and coordinates all associated activities nationwide with the goals of,
- Reducing animal experiments to the necessary minimum and
- Ensuring the best possible protection for laboratory animals.
To this end, the Centre’s work intends to stimulate research activities around the world and to promote scientific dialogue. The German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals’ activities are part of the “A question of husbandry – New ways for more animal welfare”, an animal welfare initiative at the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).
More information to follow. The English language page is still under construction.