The USDA/APHIS has published the 2016 animal research statistics. Overall, the number of animals (covered by the Animal Welfare Act) used in research in the US rose 6.9% from 767,622 (2015) to 820,812 (2016). This includes both public and private institutions. These statistics do not include all animals as most mice, rats, and fish are … Continue reading USDA publishes 2016 animal research statistics – 7% rise in animal use