Study background: The contribution of animal studies in biomedical research and science evolution worldwide is invaluable. Each country has developed a national regulatory framework to oversight the conduct of animal research, based on its social structures, culture and ethical values. Aim: The primary objective of this article is to detect the most important similarities and differences in laws, regulations and guidelines among
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