The Role of Animals in Research: An Online Informational Resource for Members of the UBC Community...
Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 (Original item from 2011)
General Animal Protection | Research Tools and Methods | Data and Statistics | Pharmaceutical, Medical or Biomedical Research
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Short Description:
The University of British Columbia has a website detailing data and statistics about the use of animals in research at the university. Note that the website provides select data and is written from a pro-animal research perspective.
Abstract:
Highlights from the 2010 findings (available here):
- 211,764 animals were used in research at UBC in 2010
- About 2% of the animals used were mammals, totaling 4,084 mammals
- The most frequently used animals were rats and mice (118,184 animals/ 56% of all animals used) and fish (74,475 animals/ 35% of all animals used)
- About 68% of animals were used in research that falls under Category B and C, which are considered to cause less than minor or short-term stress.
Spot Check Number:
1871
Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Animal Type:
Research Animals
Record Type:
Data and Statistics, Organizational Publication or Materials
Research Method:
Case Study
Geographic Region:
International
Population Descriptors:
Research Animals, University of British Columbia
Year Conducted:
2011
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