National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee Annual Report 2009
Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 (Original item from 2010)
Animal Experimentation | Biotechnology | International Research | Research for Academic Learning
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Short Description:
Data from New Zealand's annual report on the numbers of animals used in research, testing, and teaching found that in 2009, 297,111 animals were reported as "manipulated" in research, testing, and teaching during the year, representing a decrease of 13% from the previous year.
Abstract:
The principal purposes of animal "manipulation" in New Zealand in 2009 included veterinary research, basic biological research, and safety and efficacy testing of animal health products. The animals most commonly used in this research were rodents, farm animals, birds, and fish.
The 2009 estimate of total animals manipulated represented a drop of13%, or 45,000 animals, compared with 2008, but the three-year rolling average remained steady. Researchers claim that a single project during the year can make a significant impact on a single year's statistics, given the relatively small number of animals used in testing in New Zealand.
Spot Check Number:
1477
Sponsor:
National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC)
Animal Type:
Research Animals
Record Type:
Research Study
Research Method:
Print Survey
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
297,111
Population Descriptors:
Research animals
Year Conducted:
2010
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