2014
The number of animals that were used in research by species in 2014.
In 2014, the University used 200,861 animals in research. The vast majority of these were rodents, predominantly mice and rats (82%), and fish (15%). A small number of animals were monitored in the wild as part of conservation efforts for endangered species.
| Species | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Rodents | 165,392 | 82.3% |
| Fish | 30,795 | 15.3% |
| Birds | 3,599 | 1.8% |
| Agricultural species (Cattle, sheep, pigs. This figure includes sheep and deer monitored in the wild.) | 1,031 | 0.5% |
| Frogs | 22 | 0.01% |
| Wildcats (Monitored in the wild) | 22 | 0.01% |
These figures are calculated each year based on data from annual returns that are prepared for the Home Office by every Project Licence holder.