Poor reporting of research methods and findings is a major factor that influences the reliability and reproducibility of scientific studies, including those involving animals. It is hard to argue that animals aren’t being wasted when the research can’t be properly scrutinised or reproduced because of a lack of information or detail. Tackling this has become an international effort driven by ethical concerns and the desire to ensure that data from in vivo studies fully adds to the knowledge base.

To make the guidelines more accessible to a global audience, the NC3Rs has partnered with researchers, 3Rs centres and other organisations worldwide to produce this series of translations. 

French and German versions (produced in collaboration with the Swiss 3R Competence Centre) have now been joined by: