... to ensure this. Most importantly, animals that are used for research should be treated with respect and researchers have an 'obligation to avoid, or at least minimise discomfort to all living animals'. By this BPS is referring to living conditions, feeding, surgery and euthanasia. Concerning these topics, BPS states that the social habits of each individual species should be taken into consideration to provide adequate housing for the animals and companionship if suitable. The BPS guidelines also maintain that if the researcher is in any doubt about an animal's condition during research, advice of an expert should be sought, i.e. a veterinary surgeon who has nothing to be gained from the research. Moreover, the welfare of animals in research has been protected by the Scientific Procedures Act (1986). This act requires that animal procedures should only take place in appropriate laboratories with suitable animal accommodation, veterinary facilities and have gained a certificate ...

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