Towards a new definition of the concept of refinement (2004)

Pollo, S., Augusto, V.

Abstract

If refinement is intended to improve welfare of animals, then it is such a capacity of control [of their life] that should be improved first. .. An improvement in the level of care of the person who keeps the animals and use them for experiments is also needed. It can be said that refinement means also refinement of the researchers' character.