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Animals used in scientific experiments in the UK in 2017, by research field

Number of animals used in scientific experiments in Great Britain in 2017, by research field

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