Recognizing Humane Principles of Animal Research

  • Poster 19
    Recognizing Humane Principles of Animal Research
    This aqua blue poster displays three multi ethnic mixed gender animal care staff on the bottom left hand side of the poster looking up at an award in the center. Opposite them on the bottom right side are right are monkey, rabbit, mouse, and a frog, seemingly reading the award. The award is a wooden and brass plaque that is inscribed with “45th Anniversary of “The Principles of Humane Experimental Technique*””. Under the inscription are the words “Reduction, Refinement, Replacement” which describe the basic tenants of the “Principles”. At the bottom of the poster the asterisks is described with - * Russell, W.M.S. & Burch, R.L. (1959) The Principles of Humane Experimentation Technique, London, U.K: Methuen. The subtitle is, “A Program Sponsored by The NIH Animal Care and Use Committee, 496-5424.” The OACU and the NIH logos are also shown.