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Which statement describes a common method for assessing the welfare of research animals and its application?

A welfare assessment method commonly used with research animals involves scoring systems that rely on environmental factors like lighting, noise levels, and cage cleanliness. These factors are scored to determine the animal's overall well-being.
A welfare assessment method commonly used with research animals involves scoring systems based on indicators such as body weight, coat condition, activity level, and social interactions. The cumulative score helps to track the animal's well-being over time and inform decisions about care or interventions.
In welfare assessments, signs of visible illness or injury are scored, such as limping or open wounds. Behavioural changes, like reduced activity or altered social interactions, are not used as they can affect the validity of the data and reduce the timeline of a study.
Welfare assessments for research animals are usually conducted through visual inspections alone. Care decisions are based on an observer’s subjective judgment of the animal’s condition.