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August 2, 2025Open Access

Rehoming laboratory rats: Exploring perceptions of rehomers, animal technicians and biomedical researchers

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GGGeorgia GreenanCQColm QuigleyIVIgnacio Vinuela-Fernandez

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Overview

Thematic analysis reveals support for rehoming laboratory animals among rehomers and technicians, pointing to benefits and concerns from researchers.

Key Points

  • Support for rehoming laboratory animals is evident among rehomers, technicians, and researchers.
  • Rehomers and technicians emphasize the benefits of rehoming for animal welfare and institutional transparency.
  • Researchers express concerns regarding post-rehoming animal welfare and risks associated with transparency.
  • The findings highlight ethical considerations and the need for a Culture of Care in laboratory animal use.

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Greenan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c72e6551bb0af8d0036https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.07.31.667926
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