Researchers awarded for reduction of animal testingBy Esme Yeh / Staff reporterThe Ministry of Agriculture yesterday awarded experts and institutions for commitment to laboratory animal welfare, as animal experimentations decreased by 9 percent nationwide over the past decade. Recently developed artificial intelligence-driven predictive toxicology platforms and replacement techniques can reduce research animal use 50 to 100 percent, it said. The ministry also recognized 22 institutions for their outstanding performance in conducting humane care of research animals and providing training for personnel. Hung in his remarks said animal testing was improved through “refinement” and “reduction” of animal use in 3Rs. Department of Animal Welfare Director Chiang Wen-chuan (江文全) said the idea of respecting life in research animal use has become well-established in Taiwan over the past 30 years, as a mechanism has been developed to design, review and conduct animal experiments with a focus on animal welfare.

Source: Taipei Times December 19, 2025 17:26 UTC