Animal research in New Zealand

[2] This sets out the policies and procedures that need to be adopted and followed by the organisation and its animal ethics committee (AEC).

According to the Ministry for Primary Industries, only 24% of animals die, or are euthanised, as part of the research.

[6] Under the act: Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (the Three Rs) relate to the ethical use of animals in RTT.

The key aims of the programme are: The Three Rs have been incorporated into New Zealand's legislation as can be seen in the following section on AEC considerations.

It provides independent, expert advice to the Minister for Primary Industries on policy and practices relating to the use of animals in RTT.