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German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals (Bf3R)
The BfR performs the role of the "German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals (Bf3R)" and coordinates all associated activities nationwide with the goal of:
- Reducing animal experiments to the necessary minimum
- Providing the best possible protection for laboratory animals.
Furthermore, national and international research activities and a scientific dialogue shall be encouraged by the work of the Centre.
Mission and goals of the German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals (Bf3R)
- Intensifying research on alternative methods
- Advice to authorities and research institutions
- International harmonisation of alternative methods
- Research funding of alternative methods
- Provision of information to the public and experts
The activities of the German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals are part of the Animal Welfare Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) entitled "Minding animals - new ways to improve animal welfare".
FAQ
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30.03.2023 BfR FAQ, updated
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Questions and answers on animal experiments at the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) |
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16.12.2021 Updated BfR FAQ
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Questions and answers on animal experiments, alternative methods and animal experiment numbers |
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29.01.2016 FAQ of the BfR
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Questions and Answers on the German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals (Bf3R) |
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Infographic
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22.06.2021 Infographic
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Milestones and measures at the BMEL in dealing with laboratory animals |
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25.09.2015 Infographic
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3R Principle for Alternative Methods |
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25.09.2015 Infographic
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Procedure for approving an animal experiment |
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25.09.2015 Infographic
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German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals |
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Publications - Flyers
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11.06.2021 Printed extract from BfR2GO 1/2021
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Bone on a chip |
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10.06.2020 Printed extract from BfR2GO 1/2020
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Biorhythm of cells |
551.5 KB
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10.06.2020 Printed extract from BfR2GO 1/2020
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Researching pain in laboratory fish |
808.8 KB
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18.12.2019 Printed extract from BfR2GO 2/2019
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C. elegans as model organism for chemicals |
2.9 MB
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04.06.2019 Printed extract from BfR2GO 1/2019
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Researching the behaviour of mice |
2.3 MB
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07.06.2018 Printed extract from BfR2GO 1/2018
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Fields of research for more animal welfare |
1.6 MB
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18.10.2017 Printed extract from BfR2GO 1/2017
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Genome data comparisons for identifying suitable animal models |
2.3 MB
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31.12.2015 Printed extract from the BfR Annual Report 2015
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Alternatives to Animal Experiments |
1.4 MB
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Flyer
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08.09.2020 Flyer
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THE WHOLE STORY with the ANIMAL STUDY REGISTRY |
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09.06.2016 Flyer
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Bf3R Remit, Objectives and Areas of Competence |
72.6 KB
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Press releases
(12)Communication
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07.10.2021 BfR Communication No 029/2021
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Counted: Animal Experiments in the Context of the Coronavirus Pandemic |
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20.05.2020 BfR Communication No. 023/2020
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A test reveals 'secret' hormones |
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11.02.2020 BfR Communication No 010/2020
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Animal welfare provisions and good laboratory practice: German federal states ("Länder") investigate possible breaches by an animal experiment laboratory |
129.2 KB
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01.06.2018 BfR Communication No 016/2018
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Robotic arm and bone-on-a-chip: Schoolgirls meet BfR scientists at the German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals |
27.9 KB
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22.06.2017 BfR Communication No 010/2017
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German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals (Bf3R) at the Long Night of the Sciences: Animal experiments and alternatives |
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13.04.2017 BfR Communication No 004/2017
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In cooperation with the Netherlands: Increasing acceptance of alternative test strategies to tests with animals |
29.6 KB
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Methoden/methods
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20.05.2020 Background information
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Screening method for estrogenic and anti-estrogenic activity |
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