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Reasons for scientific research on animals in the European Union 27 countries 2011

Share of reasons for scientific research on animals in the European Union 27 countries in 2011

The data shows the share of reasons for scientific research on animals in the European Union in 2011. The main reason for testing on animals was for a biological study of a fundamental nature.

Biological studies of a fundamental nature 46.1
Research and development human and veterinary medicine and dentistry 18.8
Production and quality control for products for human medicine and dentistry 10.97
Toxicological and other safety evaluation 8.75
Production and quality control of products for veterinary medicine 2.94
Diagnosis of disease 1.61
Education and training 1.56
Other 9.27