Webiste: https://english.ncadierproevenbeleid.nl/advice/ documents/reports/16/9/15/ncad-opinion-on-alternativekilling-methods-for-laboratory-animals In September 2015, the Dutch Minister of Agriculture requested the NCad (Netherlands National Committee for the protection of animals used for scientific purposes) to advise on methods… Click to show full abstract
Webiste: https://english.ncadierproevenbeleid.nl/advice/ documents/reports/16/9/15/ncad-opinion-on-alternativekilling-methods-for-laboratory-animals In September 2015, the Dutch Minister of Agriculture requested the NCad (Netherlands National Committee for the protection of animals used for scientific purposes) to advise on methods of killing for laboratory animals that are considered to be at least as humane as the methods set out in European Directive 2010/63/EU. The Dutch Minister of Agriculture also asked for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) to be given guidance in assessing such alternative methods of killing by providing elements that must comprise a scientific justification. The Directive provides two possibilities for deviating from the prescribed methods of killing:
               
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