Summary of Annual Statistics for 2022 In 2022, the University carried out 154,764 scientific procedures involving animals. This is 10% fewer than in 2021. The vast majority of these involved rodents (69%), and fish (28%). SpeciesNumberPercentageRodents (mice,rats, wood mice) 106,709 69%Fish (zebrafish, salmon, rainbow trout)43,21928%Birds (chickens, quail)36892%Agricultural species (cattle, sheep, pigs)8321%Animals monitored in the wild (sheep, red deer)3150.2% These figures are calculated each year based on data from annual returns that are prepared for the Home Office by every Project Licence holder. Severity StatisticsEach regulated procedure is assigned a severity which describes the animal's experience. Figures for 2022 are available at the link below.Severity Statistics 2022 This article was published on 2024-11-12
