The data shows the number of animals used in scientific experiments in Great Britain in 2017, by field of research. Approximately 208 thousand animals were used for scientific research on the immune system.
Nervous system | 242879 |
Immune system | 207800 |
Oncology | 127223 |
Multisystemic | 79966 |
Cardiovascular, blood and lymphatic system | 67482 |
Ethology/animal behaviour/animal biology | 64252 |
Urogenital/reproductive system | 28064 |
Endocrine system/ metabolism | 24790 |
Musculoskeletal system | 24477 |
Gastrointestinal system including liver | 22950 |
Sensory organs (skin, eyes and ears) | 16365 |
Respiratory system | 10829 |
Other | 126577 |