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Where to draw the line? Should the age of protection for zebrafish be lowered?

Authors :
Sneddon LU
Source :
Alternatives to laboratory animals : ATLA [Altern Lab Anim] 2018 Dec; Vol. 46 (6), pp. 309-311.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Zebrafish are not protected by legislation in many countries until they reach the first feed stage, typically at five days post-fertilisation. If they exhibit similar responses to adults when responding to pain and other stimuli should they be given more protection?<br /> (2018 FRAME.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0261-1929
Volume :
46
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Alternatives to laboratory animals : ATLA
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
30657327
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/026119291804600605