Workshop on Alternatives to Animals in Research Held in Suffield, Ralston, Alberta on 16-17 September 1987

Abstract

This special publication presents the texts of papers presented to the Workshop on Alternatives to Animals held at Defence Research Establishment Suffield, Ralston, Alberta, on September 16-17, 1987. The papers presented by eminent Canadian scientists are concerned with the merits of alternatives to animals used in research. It also includes discussions after each presentation and recommendations emanating from the workshop. Contents: The Value of Short- Term Tests in Reducing the Use of Chemicals (Animals?) in the Course of New Drug Development; Tissue Culture in Toxicology; The Use of Animal Alternatives in the Safety Evaluation Process; Society of Toxicology of Canada Position Paper on the LD sub 50; Animals or Replacements - The Canadian Council on Animal Care Perspective. (kr)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA221122

Entities

People

  • C. E. Connolley-mendoza

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Culture Techniques
  • Health Services
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Law
  • Lethal Dosage
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicity

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