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

Altern Lab Anim. 2018 Dec;46(6):309-311. doi: 10.1177/026119291804600605.

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?

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Animal Welfare / ethics*
  • Animal Welfare / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Animals
  • Zebrafish*