About us
The 3R-Center was established June 2013 by the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries in a unique collaboration with both the pharmaceutical industry and animal welfare organizations.
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Research
Each year, 1,5 million DKK is given out to research projects to promote 3R research in Denmark.
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3R
The three Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement) are the guiding principles for the ethical use of laboratory animals.
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Laboratory Animals
What is a laboratory animal and what are they used for? And what are the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement)?
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Symposium
Each year, the Danish 3R-Center hosts their annual 3R-symposium in Copenhagen with international presenters and guests.
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EU3Rnet
Information about the collaboration between 3R Organisations in Europe called EU3Rnet.
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Dansk

Statements from the Board of the Danish 3R Center and the Committee for Experimental Animals and Alternatives

A higher number of laboratory animals in Denmark is not necessarily negative (2018)
Experimental animals with the highest degree of suffering (2021)
Statement about non-animal core facilities (2024)
The concept of replacement (2019)