Higher- versus lower-order species (2007)

LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum]

Abstract

To classify animals into those of higher versus lower order, or to classify animals according to their genetic relatedness to the human species may have theoretical value, but it would be unscientific to use these concepts to determine the relative importance of the respective animals' welfare needs.

Published
2007

Animal Type
All/General

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Citation
LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Higher- versus lower-order species. In: Making Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 4-8. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

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