Authorization of animal research projects - a comparison of harm concepts in the Swiss Animal Welfare Act and the European Directive 2010/63/EU

摘要

Meeting the professional responsibilities of veterinarians in animal research has been described by the German Federal Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons (Bundestierdrztekammer, BTK) as a "special ethical challenge". Veterinarians are involved in animal research, not only as researcher and animal welfare officers, but also as members of ethical review committees and as such require a unique set of skills to provide a wide range of services and practices.