In parallel with the development of biomedical research, laboratory animal science and service organizations have been in constant evolution and development over the last 40 years. Demands for a higher quality of anim...In parallel with the development of biomedical research, laboratory animal science and service organizations have been in constant evolution and development over the last 40 years. Demands for a higher quality of animals together with a greater concern for animal welfare have been the driving force behind the development of organizations that provide support for people working in the field of laboratory animal science. The first laboratory animal organizations were created in the 1950’s and 1960’s in North America, Japan and Europe: AALAS (formerly ACP) in 1950, JALAS in 1952, LASA in 1963, ICLAS in 1967 and CCAC in 1968 Since then, increasing levels of biomedical research in other countries, mainly from Asia and Central and South America, has created an explosion of new laboratory animal science and service organizations around the world. The role of the International Council for Laboratory Animal Science (ICLAS) as an international umbrella organization has been very important in this worldwide development. In several parts of the world, regional organizations have been created to maintain links between national scientific organizations and to lead the field in providing policies and guidelines related to laboratory animal care and use. FELASA in Europe has played an important role in this respect. Several countries now have more than one laboratory animal science organization serving different goals, viz. continuing education, training, production of guidelines, scientific communication, accreditation and certification programs. The author will give an overview of the principal laboratory animal science organizations around the world according to their primary aims and scope, i.e. international organizations, laboratory animal science associations, professional organizations, animal care and welfare organizations and miscellaneous associations.展开更多
文摘In parallel with the development of biomedical research, laboratory animal science and service organizations have been in constant evolution and development over the last 40 years. Demands for a higher quality of animals together with a greater concern for animal welfare have been the driving force behind the development of organizations that provide support for people working in the field of laboratory animal science. The first laboratory animal organizations were created in the 1950’s and 1960’s in North America, Japan and Europe: AALAS (formerly ACP) in 1950, JALAS in 1952, LASA in 1963, ICLAS in 1967 and CCAC in 1968 Since then, increasing levels of biomedical research in other countries, mainly from Asia and Central and South America, has created an explosion of new laboratory animal science and service organizations around the world. The role of the International Council for Laboratory Animal Science (ICLAS) as an international umbrella organization has been very important in this worldwide development. In several parts of the world, regional organizations have been created to maintain links between national scientific organizations and to lead the field in providing policies and guidelines related to laboratory animal care and use. FELASA in Europe has played an important role in this respect. Several countries now have more than one laboratory animal science organization serving different goals, viz. continuing education, training, production of guidelines, scientific communication, accreditation and certification programs. The author will give an overview of the principal laboratory animal science organizations around the world according to their primary aims and scope, i.e. international organizations, laboratory animal science associations, professional organizations, animal care and welfare organizations and miscellaneous associations.
