Case Studies

The following case histories illustrate where refinement has been applied to severe models or procedures and the benefits that have accrued:

If you have a case study that you would be prepared to share on this site, we would be pleased to hear from you: research.animals@rspca.org.uk

ALS in mice

Case history 1 (ALS): Changes to welfare assessment and application of refinement help to reduce suffering in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Cuprizone in mice

Case history 2 (cuprizone): Use of imaging techniques and additional refinements reduce severity from severe to mild in a model of demyelination.
Fungal infection in mice

Case history 3 (fungal): Development of an early humane endpoint in a model of fungal infection.
Rheumatoid arthritis in mice

Case history 4 (RA): Adoption of a range of refinements combine to reduce suffering in a mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis.