World Laboratory Animal Day celebrated at National Institute of Nutrition

Tarnaka: National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) celebrated the World Laboratory Animal Day on a grand note on Tuesday. NIN Director Dr R Hema Latha inaugurated an awareness programme.

Speakers explained the role of laboratory animals in research for developing diagnostic kits, pharmaceuticals and bio-pharmaceuticals for the benefits of human beings and livestock.

Discussions were made on animal breeding, health management, modern tools and latest techniques for the welfare of animals, ethics and approvals in lab animal usage. Research scholars, PG students, social scientists, clinicians and other participants took pledge to minimise the use of animals for experimental purposes.