To protect animal welfare as much as possible during experiments, precise indicators called ‘humane endpoints’ are being used. A humane endpoint is defined as the earliest indicator in an animal experiment of (potential) pain and/or distress that can be used to avoid or limit pain and/or distress by taking actions such as humane killing or terminating or alleviating the pain and distress. Humane endpoints provide important guidelines to Refine experimental animal use.
Open and secured section
The website on humane endpoints has an open and closed section. The open section is accessible to everyone and contains general information on normal behavior of mice and rats. The closed section contains in-depth information and training modules. To register for the closed section, go to Registration.
E-learning and training modules
Try the interactive E-learning module on humane endpoints, or one of our other training modules. Training modules are only available after registration. You can test your knowledge by choosing a case or a theme approach and selecting the preferred module. After the test, you get a score and can review results if desirable. Go directly to the training modules.
