Loomkatsetes
Loomkatsetes refers to experiments conducted on animals for scientific or educational purposes. The practice encompasses a variety of procedures aimed at understanding biology, modeling diseases, evaluating the safety and efficacy of chemicals, medicines, and consumer products, and training professionals. The field largely involves vertebrate species such as mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, and primates, with occasional use of certain invertebrates depending on national regulations.
Regulation and ethics are central to loomkatsetes. In the European Union, research involving animals is governed
The 3Rs principle—replacement, reduction, and refinement—guides contemporary practice. Replacement encourages methods that avoid animals where possible;
Contemporary discussions about loomkatsetes focus on welfare concerns, scientific validity, and the balance between potential human