Animal research statistics
Figures detailing the number of scientific procedures carried out in the University of Dundee involving animals.
The university reports the number of animals and the purpose for their use in research by species each year.
In 2024 the number of regulated procedures carried out, separated by species, and by scientific purpose were:
Total number of regulated procedures (18,590), breeding purpose (11,183), experimental purpose (7,407), mouse (18,256), rat (195), and frog (139).
Severity statistics
Each regulated procedure is assigned a severity which describes the animal's experience.
In 2024, the severities recorded were:
Sub Threshold (71.9%), Mild (19.9%), Moderate (6.6%), Severe (0.1%), and Non-Recovery (1.5%).
Further information on assigning severity can be found in the Statement on the use of animals in research in the University of Dundee.
Detailed statistics of animal research procedures recorded 2019 - 2023.