[16.11.15] The statistics in this post have been corrected. Previously we showed figures from studies completed in the last quarter. Here are the official 2014 statistics. Earlier this week we focused on Finland's animal research statistics, now we move 1,000 miles south west to Switzerland. We have translated the Swiss National Statistics on animal research, … Continue reading Switzerland releases 2014 animal research statistics
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Animal Research stats for Finland in 2014
Speaking of Research prides itself on providing the best coverage of worldwide animal research statistics. Today we add a new country to our list - Finland. Check out our comparison of countries. Finland's statistical release complies with the new EU reporting methods on animal research statistics (see the recent UK release). As a result the … Continue reading Animal Research stats for Finland in 2014
Animal Experiments in the UK: Government releases 2014 statistics
The UK Home Office has published its annual statistics showing the number of procedures carried out on animals covered by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, 1986; this covers all vertebrate species. It shows that in 2014 there was a 6% fall in the number of procedures, from 4.12 million down to 3.87 million. Overall, 96.5% … Continue reading Animal Experiments in the UK: Government releases 2014 statistics
Israel provides animal research statistics for 2014
The 2014 statistics from the Israeli National Council for Animal Experimentation show a 13 percent increase in animals used, reports Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper. The 340,330 animals used in experimentation in 2014 represent the highest animal use since 2007, the peak of animal experimentation in Israel. Rodents comprised the majority (84 percent) of the animals … Continue reading Israel provides animal research statistics for 2014
Canada Releases 2012 Animal Use Statistics
Earlier this month the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) released its report on the number of animals used in Canada for scientific purposes. The CCAC is an independent oversight body that oversees the ethical use of animals in research. They also develop guidelines and promote training programs to ensure that all individuals involved in … Continue reading Canada Releases 2012 Animal Use Statistics
Ireland releases 2014 animal research statistics
In our effort to build a comprehensive picture of animal research statistics worldwide, our latest post is on the recently released (permanent link) statistics for Ireland. These are compiled by the Health Products Regulatory Authority of Ireland (HPRA). These statistics are produced in accordance with EU Directive 2010/63 which regulates animal research across EU countries. … Continue reading Ireland releases 2014 animal research statistics
USDA publishes 2014 Animal Research Statistics
Congratulations to the USDA/APHIS for getting ahead of the curve and making the US the first country to publish its 2014 animal research statistics. Overall, the number of animals (covered by the Animal Welfare Act) used in research fell 6.4% from 891,161 (2013) to 834,453 (2014). These statistics do not include all animals as most … Continue reading USDA publishes 2014 Animal Research Statistics
Animal Research Statistics for Germany in 2013
Recent events at Max Planck Institute, where Professor Logothetis has publicly quit his primate research after a campaign of harassment by animal rights activists, have turned attention to animal experiments in Germany. In order to encourage accurate and factual discourse on Germany research we have decided to provide the facts on the numbers of animals … Continue reading Animal Research Statistics for Germany in 2013
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