ILAR - Educators and Students

Educators and Students

ILAR's website is the starting point for learning about the humane and ethical use of animals in research. The website includes access to Books & Reports describing the many types of animals used in research and guidelines for their appropriate handling and care. The site also contains Links to numerous sources of both general and specific information on animal research.

Science, Medicine, and Animals Teachers will find the brochure Principles and Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Precollege Education of particular value. Also, teachers and their students can read Science, Medicine, and Animals online or download a PDF copy free of charge. This book assesses the scientific issues associated with the use of animals in research, examines the impact of the resulting research on humans and animals, and explores the alternatives to animal experimentation. The book also briefly describes the laws and regulations governing the use of animals in research in an easy-to-read format.

Although many of the websites identified in the Links section relate to specialized areas of animal research, students and teachers will find that the sites listed under Students and Teachers address many of their specific needs and interests. Also of interest and relevance may be those sites found under Animal Alternatives.