Research Best Practice Videos
The Royal Entomological Society’s Insect Welfare and Best Practice video series covers the rise of insect ethics review in the UK, the scientific, institutional, and ethical considerations behind it, and best practice in applying the 3Rs to insect research—replacement and reduction, refinement of housing and handling, and the current evidence on anaesthesia, analgesia, and humane endpoints.
Video 1: Why Review Insect Research?
This video explores the growth of insect ethics review in the UK and discuss the scientific, institutional and ethical considerations that have driven its adoption.
Video 2: Replacement & Reduction
This video discusses the principles of Replacement and Reduction, including practical examples and considerations for researchers and ethics reviewers.
Video 3: Refinement: Husbandry
This video explores refinement in insect research, including housing, handling, environmental conditions and other factors that may influence welfare and experimental outcomes.
Video 4: Refinement: Procedures & Endpoints
This video discusses the current evidence and practical considerations relating to anaesthesia, analgesia and humane endpoints in insect research. The video explores how these concepts may be applied across diverse insect taxa and highlights areas where evidence remains limited.