Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty explicitly recognizes animals as "sentient beings," requiring member states to pay full regard to their welfare requirements in policy formulation.
The scientific community widely utilizes the 3Rs framework to mitigate ethical concerns: Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty explicitly recognizes
The most widely recognized framework for animal welfare is the , originally developed for farm animals in the UK and now used globally by organizations like the World Organisation for Animal Health: Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty explicitly recognizes
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | THE ETHICAL SPECTRUM | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | ANIMAL WELFARE ANIMAL RIGHTS | | * Regulation of use * Abolition | | * Minimize suffering * Moral status| | * "Humane treatment" * Freedom | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ Animal Welfare: Responsible Stewardship Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty explicitly recognizes