Ghent University carefully monitors the use of laboratory animals in research and education. Animal research and testing is only allowed when it is justified and necessary, and it is always conducted in accordance with a rigorous ethical framework. The university also makes an effort to promote active reflection on this theme with an eye to the future.
Vision
Vision, policy and transparency regarding animal research and testing at Ghent University
Statistics
How many tests are carried out at Ghent University? What do these numbers tell us?
Animal testing legislation in Belgium
How did European and Belgian legislation develop? Learn about the long history of legislation in this field.
Welfare of laboratory animals
Animal welfare related to housing and experiments.
Reducing and replacing animal testing
The search for alternative methods.
Ghent University carefully monitors animal experiments
The internal structures that actively monitor use of laboratory animals and their welfare.
Animal testing in teaching and learning
How researchers and animal caretakers acquire their skills.
External links
Want to find out more? Guidelines, organisations and information sources.
Specific information for researchers