In February 2017 the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of South Korea released its animal research numbers for 2016. We spoke to the Animal Protection & Welfare Division and have been able to get a translated copy of these figures. The tables below were produced by the APQA, and we thank Dr Lee for providing … Continue reading Animal Research in South Korea in 2016
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Disappointing lack of context by Cruelty Free International, as worst press release on animal testing numbers is revealed
Cruelty Free International (CFI), a British-based animal rights group (formerly known as the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection), has produced its annual press release about animal research numbers at British Universities. The release, entitled: “Disappointing lack of progress at UK universities as worst offenders for animal testing are revealed”, is full of hyperbole, … Continue reading Disappointing lack of context by Cruelty Free International, as worst press release on animal testing numbers is revealed
Slovakia releases 2016 animal research data
Slovakia has become the first EU country to report back on the number of animal procedures it conducted in 2016. There were 12,855 procedures on animals in Slovakia in 2016, a 5% decline from 2015. Rodents accounted for over 95% of research procedures in Slovakia. Less usual, was that there were more rats used than mice … Continue reading Slovakia releases 2016 animal research data
Latest animal research statistics from Belgium, Greece and Poland
Speaking of Research try to keep on top of the latest statistics coming from governments around the world. This post will look at three countries which have recently published their 2015 statistics. Belgium Greece Poland - an editor's note Belgium Belgium’s three regions (Brussels, Flanders, and Wallonia) independently publish the statistics for their region. We have collated the … Continue reading Latest animal research statistics from Belgium, Greece and Poland
Canada’s animal research in numbers for 2015
The statistics for animal research conducted in Canada in 2015 have been released by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC). These numbers reflect research conducted by CCAC-certified institutions and by people working at CCAC-certified institutions, even if the research involves animals located outside of Canada. The criteria for CCAC certification can be found here. … Continue reading Canada’s animal research in numbers for 2015
The USDA’s removal of information about animal research is a step backwards for transparency
Speaking of Research has considerable concerns about the wealth of information that has been removed from the USDA website in the last week. The USDA has removed access to an online database that allowed the public to easily obtain documents involving the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).This information includes the … Continue reading The USDA’s removal of information about animal research is a step backwards for transparency
Germany’s animal research in numbers for 2015
The statistics for animal research conducted in Germany in 2015 were submitted to the European Commission last week. We have summarised the data below. We compare that to the 2014 statistics also available on their website. Germany used 2,799,961 animals in 2015, with an overall decrease (15.5%) in animal use when compared to 2014. Similar … Continue reading Germany’s animal research in numbers for 2015
The Netherlands publishes 2015 animal research statistics
There were 479,580 procedures on animals in the Netherlands for scientific purposes in 2015, down almost 15% from the previous year. This was according to the latest report by the Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit, NVWA). There were falls in the number of most species used, with the exception of rats … Continue reading The Netherlands publishes 2015 animal research statistics
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