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Nature 444, 811 (14 December 2006) | doi:10.1038/444811a; Published online 13 December 2006
Animal research: caught in the middle
Kerri Smith1
- Kerri Smith is a science writer currently in Nature's London office.
Abstract
Researchers aren't the only ones who concern themselves with animal welfare in the lab. Vets are asked regularly to monitor and care for these animals — a role that can call for some difficult decisions. Kerri Smith talks to Sarah Wolfensohn, head of veterinary services at the University of Oxford, UK, about the challenges and conflicts presented by caring for experimental animals.
By law, UK institutions doing animal research must have a vet to oversee such work. What does your job involve?
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