Experimentation & Animal Welfare Body (OEBA)
We are aware that animal research plays a fundamental role in understanding the biological mechanisms involved in diseases and in the development of medical treatments.
Without the use of animals, we would not have most of the medicines, antibiotics, vaccines and surgical techniques applied in human and veterinary medicine. However, animal experimentation must be strongly controlled by mechanisms that ensure the maximum possible welfare of the animals raised and used in our research projects.
Following the regulations required by RD 53/2013 of February 8, 2013, the Institute of Marine Research, through its Animal Experimentation and Welfare Body (OEBA), is in charge of the welfare of animals at the IIM. Its team, whose members are regulated by the above mentioned Royal Decree, relies on a Veterinary Consultant trained in categories E and F. In addition, the Body has endorsed the Agreement on Transparency in Animal Experimentation, promoted by the Confederation of Scientific Societies of Spain (COSCE), with the collaboration of the European Animal Research Association (EARA), and launched on September 20, 2016.
The OEBA ensures compliance with this agreement and controls the welfare and proper use of the center's animal resources dedicated to experimentation. In addition, it increases social awareness about the reality of animal experimentation at the IIM-CSIC by opening its doors to school visits and other groups.
Document that provides information on the transparency of animal experimentation procedures.
Responsible statement by the IIM-CSIC stating our commitment to animal welfare in line with the Confederation of Spanish Scientific Societies (COSCE).
Handbook published by the Spanish Committee for the Protection of Animals used for Scientific Purposes (CEFAPIC), which identifies the different types and levels of training needed to carry out animal experimentation in a responsible manner.
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