Host: The Japanese Society of Toxicology
When planning animal experiments, we need to understand the harm of non-human primates (NHPs) which they suffer in captive environments in research facilities. In recent years, the awareness of animal welfare for NHPs is increasing at a global level. Given the current situation, we are working to improve the housing environment of NHPs. We have also conducted events that promote and develop the 3Rs and animal-welfare cultures within company. As the result, a new evaluation method was developed which realized the reduction of cynomolgus monkeys used in DMPK research. In this presentation, current challenges on NHPs animal welfare and our initiatives to improve it will be introduced.
