National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee Annual Report 2009
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.
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 of 13%, 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.
Citations:
National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC). (2010). National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee Annual Report 2009. Retrieved from: http://www.mpi.govt.nz/mpisearch/?site-search=National+Animal+Ethics+Advisory+Committee+Annual+Report+2009&action_doSimpleSearch=
