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Animal classes used for scientific research in the European Union 1996-2011

Share of animal classes used for scientific research in the European Union between 1996 and 2011

The data shows the share of animal classes commonly used in scientific research in the European Union between 1996 and 2011. Rodents and rabbits were the most commonly used animal group throughout the period considered.

1996	81.3	12.9
1999	86.9	6.6	4.7	1.2
2002	78	15.4	5	1.2
2005	77.5	15	5.4	1.1
2008	82.2	9.6	6.4	1.4
2011	80	12.4	5.9	1.2

Animal classes used for scientific research in the European Union 1996-2011

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