2022
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%).
| Species | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Rodents (mice,rats, wood mice) | 106,709 | 69% |
| Fish (zebrafish, salmon, rainbow trout) |
43,219 |
28% |
| Birds (chickens, quail) | 3689 | 2% |
| Agricultural species (cattle, sheep, pigs) | 832 | 1% |
| Animals monitored in the wild (sheep, red deer) | 315 | 0.2% |
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 Statistics
Each regulated procedure is assigned a severity which describes the animal's experience. Figures for 2022 are available at the link below.