Home Office Reports Rise in Lab Animals
07/24/2008
The recently released report from the Home Office: Science, Research & Statistics division shows that in 2007, the number of animals used in scientific experiments in UK labs was over three million – a level not seen since the early nineties. By following the link you can view the Animals Inspectorate Report and also view links to related Home Office reports.
According to this BBC News Item, the number constitutes a year-on-year increase of 6% and continues the recent upward trend driven mainly by the use of rodents in genetics experiments. Mice and rats compose more than 80% of all animals used in laboratories. The remainder involve primarily fish, birds, and reptiles/amphibians. Dogs, cats, horses and non-human primates receive special protection under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. These were used in less than 1% of all procedures.
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