Fish Welfare in Research
A Fishes Article from All-Creatures.org

FROM Lukas Jasiunas, Faunalytics.org
December 2019

Some countries have issued national legislation or guidance surrounding the use of fishes in scientific research, although there are many where no such guidelines exist.

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Millions of fishes are used in various scientific studies each year, ranging in purpose from conservation research to biomedical, human-oriented research. In this paper, a group of scholars reviewed existing literature, with a focus on identifying and refining common methods used in fish research, to advocate for improved welfare of a range of fish species.

Some countries have issued national legislation or guidance surrounding the use of fishes in scientific research, although there are many where no such guidelines exist. The recommendations typically state that animals should be free from deprivation of food, free from environmental challenges, diseases and injuries, as well as free from functional impairments, behavioral restrictions, and mental and physical suffering.

For more, please read Fish Welfare in Research

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