{"id":1063,"date":"2020-12-15T14:41:50","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T14:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=1063"},"modified":"2024-02-18T18:14:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T18:14:00","slug":"animal-testing-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/animal-testing-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"47 Must-Read Animal Testing Statistics (2024 UPDATE)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal testing statistics confirm that many of the products we use were tested on animals. However, the general public isn\u2019t aware of what precisely happens to animals in laboratories. Nor do they know how many animals are used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to discover more about what you can do to make a change!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='top-10-most-important-animal-testing-statistics-you-must-know'><b>Top 10 Most Important Animal Testing Statistics You Must Know<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#90% of new drugs\">90% of new drugs<\/a> don\u2019t even make it to patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">560,000 experiments have <a href=\"#invoked moderate to severe suffering\">invoked moderate to severe suffering<\/a> in animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes <a href=\"#nearly a decade\">nearly a decade<\/a> to undergo all the tests to register a single pesticide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#47% of people accept animals\">47% of people accept animals<\/a> in research for medical purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Animal Welfare Act <a href=\"#doesn't protect 95% of the animals\">doesn&#8217;t protect 95% of the animals<\/a> being tested on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"#cost of registering one pesticide\">cost of registering one pesticide<\/a> is $3 million.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yearly, over <a href=\"#cost of registering one pesticide\">$12 billion in taxpayer money<\/a> is wasted on research on animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#by 2025 there will be a 30% reduction\">By 2025 there will be a 30% reduction<\/a> in studies using animal testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#56% of animal experimentation\">56% of animal experimentation<\/a> is for basic research.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#75,000 animals are killed\">75,000 animals are killed<\/a> yearly by just one animal testing company.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, you&#8217;ll find the most critical but frightening statistics to better understand how extensive the use of animals for research and testing has become.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='general-facts-about-animal-testing'><b>General Facts About Animal Testing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s easy to overlook what happens behind the closed doors of laboratories and enjoy the products, medication, and cosmetics from this research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, we don&#8217;t know plenty due to the lack of transparency and the inaccurate counts of the animals used in laboratories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the small proportion of animals being tested on is more than enough to make us stop in our tracks and think about the products we use daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='1-90-of-new-drugs-don%e2%80%99t-even-make-it-to-patients'><b>1. 90% of new drugs don\u2019t even make it to patients.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NIH)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal testing facts reveal the unfortunate truth. Regardless of the numerous tests done on animals for new drugs and medicines, less than 10% are actually considered effective and safe. This is because animal trials fail to deliver quality results in people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason for these failed trials is that 55% aren&#8217;t effective in treating the condition. In comparison, 30% have shown signs that they&#8217;re toxic to humans, which couldn&#8217;t be confirmed in animal tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='2-almost-560000-experiments-are-verified-to-have-invoked-moderate-to-severe-suffering-in-the-animals-being-tested-on'><b>2. Almost 560,000 experiments are verified to have invoked moderate to severe suffering in the animals being tested on.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HSI)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal experimentation stats show that over half a million experiments cause pain in animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the UK, the Home Office describes mild suffering as experiencing short-term distress or moderate pain. Severe suffering is defined as experiencing long-lasting distress or pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, these animals experience this type of pain or distress throughout the trial, lasting anywhere from several days to several months or until the animal dies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='3-in-the-case-of-cosmetic-animal-testing-statistics-suggest-that-115-million-animals-worldwide-are-used-for-testing-every-year'><b>3. In the case of cosmetic animal testing, statistics suggest that 115 million animals worldwide are used for testing every year.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Cruelty Free International)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different countries have different laws regarding the animals that are counted for animal research. For example, in many countries, rodents and rabbits aren\u2019t counted toward the final numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, recent research by Cruelty Free International and the Dr. Hadwen Trust can only estimate the number of animals used for experimentation each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='4-more-than-420-million-has-been-invested-in-developing-non-animal-testing-methods-as-per-the-stats-for-animal-testing'><b>4. More than $420 million has been invested in developing non-animal testing methods as per the stats for animal testing.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ChemicalWatch)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 40 years, Procter &amp; Gamble has made significant investments in finding alternatives to animal testing. Their main competitor, Unilever, has also started pushing for a global ban on animal testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P&amp;G is the first in the beauty sector\u2019s top 10 to actively support legislative reform that prohibits animal testing for cosmetics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The European Parliament voted to adopt a resolution that will call for the global ban of animal testing by 2023, with the practice already banned in the EU since 2013.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='5-it-takes-nearly-a-decade-to-undergo-all-the-tests-necessary-to-register-a-single-pesticide'><b>5. It takes nearly a decade to undergo all the tests necessary to register a single pesticide.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HSI)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facts on animal testing show that the required animal studies for registration with the US Environmental Protection Agency result in animals&#8217; torture for a prolonged period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also entails the testing on and subsequent deaths of approximately 10,000 animals. Among them are mice, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, and even\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/dog-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thousands of dogs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, even after such extensive testing, much of the research doesn&#8217;t reach approval. The deaths of these animals reap no results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='6-one-critical-change-to-cosmetic-animal-testing-the-facts-show-was-the-australian-industrial-chemicals-act-which-passed-the-senate-in-2017'><b>6. One critical change to cosmetic animal testing, the facts show, was the Australian Industrial Chemicals Act, which passed the Senate in 2017.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(SMH)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this doesn\u2019t prohibit all animal testing for cosmetics, it bans any results from data gathered via animal testing after July 1, 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may not mean that testing on animals for cosmetics will ultimately end. However, the act will limit and reduce it dramatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='7-animal-testing-facts-and-statistics-reveal-that-41-of-people-in-the-uk-think-organizations-that-engage-in-animal-testing-are-secretive'><b>7. Animal testing facts and statistics reveal that 41% of people in the UK think organizations that engage in animal testing are secretive.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Ipsos)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, only 32% of people feel they work in organizations that engage in animal testing is necessary for human health. In general, there&#8217;s minimal transparency about what happens behind the closed doors of animal testing facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This leads to people feeling uneasy about what they don&#8217;t see. Without knowing what these companies are doing and what these tests uncover, it&#8217;s easy to understand why more people prefer alternative options to animal testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='animal-testing-pros-and-cons-facts-and-stats'><b>Animal Testing Pros and Cons: Facts and Stats<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as we would like to say that animal testing is all bad, there are some benefits of animal testing, and these facts clearly show it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many animal testing cons. But, in the past, it&#8217;s proven to be very beneficial for humans, the environment, and animals as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal testing articles show that scientists have found cures and treatments for major diseases and illnesses that otherwise would not have been possible through animal testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This, however, was at a time when no possible alternatives were available. Today many experiments do not necessarily require animals. Many other tests on animals have proven to be useless due to their inaccuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='8-47-of-people-accept-animals-in-research-for-medical-purposes'><b>8. 47% of people accept animals in research for medical purposes.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Speaking of Research)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal testing statistics for 2021 show the number is the same as when individuals have asked the same question a couple of years ago. However, more people nowadays oppose animal testing compared to a couple of years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most part, people aren&#8217;t aware of precisely what happens behind the closed doors in the labs, and most likely, they prefer it that way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='9-interesting-facts-about-animal-testing-reveal-that-mices-lifespan-is-2%e2%80%933-years-%c2%a0'><b>9. Interesting facts about animal testing reveal that mice&#8217;s lifespan is 2\u20133 years.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(The Jackson Laboratory)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes them necessary for life cycle studies that are otherwise impossible in human testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average lifespan of a human can be anywhere between 70 and 80 years of age. This makes it very difficult, if not impossible, for researchers to study and experiment with how a drug or chemical will affect a human&#8217;s life cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why the use of mice is very effective\u2014their shorter lives provide the opportunity to do long-term research across an entire life cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='10-one-of-the-significant-animal-testing-facts-reminds-us-that-scientists-have-found-treatments-for-numerous-diseases-by-testing-on-animals'><b>10. One of the significant animal testing facts reminds us that scientists have found treatments for numerous diseases by testing on animals.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Penny Saviour)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As painful as the numbers are to read about animals&#8217; treatment and death during animal testing, some unarguable results couldn&#8217;t be achieved without it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many scientists confirm that there wouldn&#8217;t be vaccines without animal testing medications for heart disease, cancer treatment, and even life-saving transplants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 70% of the Nobel Prize winners for medicine and physiology made their discoveries through animal research.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='11-stats-on-animal-testing-show-how-the-polio-vaccine-which-was-initially-tested-on-animals-vastly-reduced-the-diseases-occurrence-rate'><b>11. Stats on animal testing show how the polio vaccine, which was initially tested on animals, vastly reduced the disease&#8217;s occurrence rate.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(WHO)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through animal testing, scientists were able to develop this life-saving vaccine. There were approximately 350,000 occurrences of polio in 1988. With the vaccine&#8217;s help, this number was reduced to just 33 cases of polio in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cases continue to go down with every passing year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='12-the-covid-19-pandemic-showed-that-scientists-can-skip-animal-testing'><b>12. The Covid-19 pandemic showed that scientists can skip animal testing.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Procon)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal experimentation statistics show that thousands of animals endure incredible pain during testing. Researchers were able to test and develop efficient vaccines with the help of human volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='13-stats-about-animal-testing-reveal-that-the-animal-welfare-act-doesnt-protect-95-of-the-animals-being-tested-on'><b>13. Stats about animal testing reveal that the Animal Welfare Act doesn&#8217;t protect 95% of the animals being tested on.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Procon)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of the animals used for research are birds, fish, mice, and rats, none of which are protected by the AWA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics reveal that just over 820,000 animals used for research are covered by the AWA. According to this percentage, approximately 25 million animals are left unprotected, leading to potential abuse and mistreatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also very little transparency about the treatment of these animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='statistics-on-animal-testing-costs'><b>Statistics on Animal Testing Costs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of money that goes toward animal testing and experiments is jaw-dropping, to say the least. Unfortunately, most of the money invested doesn&#8217;t lead to many new results. Most of the time, the final product doesn&#8217;t get approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people don&#8217;t know that most animal testing done for educational purposes is paid for by taxpayers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='14-the-cost-of-registering-one-pesticide-is-3-million'><b>14. The cost of registering one pesticide is $3 million.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HSI)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal testing stats show that it takes nearly a decade, thousands of animals\u2019 deaths, and money to register a pesticide.\u00a0 The cost of registering a single pesticide with the US Environmental Protection Agency costs millions of dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, the money and animals\u2019 lives lost while attempting to register a single pesticide are fruitless\u2014a minimal number pass the necessary requirements and get registered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='15-every-year-more-than-12-billion-in-taxpayer-money-is-wasted-on-research-that-involves-animals'><b>15. Every year, more than $12 billion in taxpayer money is wasted on research that involves animals.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PETA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics of animal testing show the University of Utah gets, on average, $500,000 to induce heart attacks in dogs. Northeastern University receives some $300,000 to inject hamsters with steroids and make them fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that&#8217;s not all. Oregon Health and Science University gets a staggering $1.6 million to turn monkeys and mice into alcoholics. In comparison, the NIH receives $1.7 million to induce depression in baby monkeys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, PETA revealed that the government could provide $210 a month to food-insecure seniors with this money. They could also hire additional 300,000 teachers or provide $715 a month to 1.4 million homeless veterans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='animal-testing-statistics-in-the-us'><b>Animal Testing Statistics in the US<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The US continues to use animals for experimentation, even though they&#8217;re also the leaders in finding the best alternatives to such cruel testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an exciting contrast between the companies that test on animals regardless of the available alternatives and the companies conscious of animal cruelty that have already taken steps to eliminate it altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='16-statistics-about-animal-testing-show-that-as-many-as-100-million-animals-die-from-this-annually-in-the-us-alone'><b>16. Statistics about animal testing show that as many as 100 million animals die from this annually in the US alone.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PETA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The animals suffer through many experiments before dying in cruel food, drug, cosmetics, and chemical tests. These numbers include the animals that die in dissection and classroom biology experiments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases where animals have been used, there are already advanced non-animal experimentation options available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They&#8217;re proven to save time and money and offer more educational value while reducing animal suffering and death.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='17-recent-animal-testing-statistics-show-that-52-of-americans-feel-testing-on-animals-for-medical-purposes-isn%e2%80%99t-acceptable'><b>17. Recent animal testing statistics show that 52% of Americans feel testing on animals for medical purposes isn\u2019t acceptable.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PETA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A survey has revealed that regardless of the numerous alternatives available, close to half of Americans still feel that testing on animals is morally acceptable. Conversely, 52% feel that testing on animals is ethically wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='18-171-406-guinea-pigs-were-used-for-animal-research-in-the-us-as-animal-testing-facts-show'><b>18. 171.406 guinea pigs were used for animal research in the US, as animal testing facts show.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Speaking of Research)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These numbers can\u2019t be 100% accurate due to the lack of transparency in many testing facilities. The statistics further reveal that the second most common animal used for testing in the US in 2018 was the rabbit, with 133,634 animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All other AWA-covered species totaled 182,580. Sheep had the lowest numbers, at 13,000. Sadly,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/cat-statistics\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cats were also the victims of testing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 18,619.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='19-in-2020-california-used-more-cats-for-research-than-any-other-state'><b>19. In 2020, California used more cats for research than any other state.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Procon)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics for animal testing show the state abused 1,682 cats for testing in 2020. Moreover, Ohio used the most guinea pigs \u2014 35,206. Finally, Massachusetts used the most dogs and primates \u2014 6,771 and 11,795, respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people think animal testing is only on rabbits and rats in cages. Still, cats, dogs, and primates are regularly used to test medications, cosmetics, chemicals, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='20-in-the-case-of-cosmetic-testing-on-animals-statistics-reveal-that-if-the-animal-isn%e2%80%99t-killed-during-testing-it%e2%80%99s-killed-when-the-experiment-ends'><b>20. In the case of cosmetic testing on animals, statistics reveal that if the animal isn\u2019t killed during testing, it\u2019s killed when the experiment ends.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Humane Society)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to cosmetic testing on animals, articles show a grim picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only do animals suffer through these experiments, but if they do survive, they\u2019re then killed through decapitation, neck-breaking, or asphyxiation. No pain relief is provided throughout the experiments, nor when they\u2019re killed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no protection for most animals. Many don&#8217;t even count toward the high numbers of animals used for experimentation since they aren&#8217;t covered by the Animal Welfare Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='21-when-engaging-in-animal-testing-statistics-from-2019-reveal-that-these-tests-failure-rate-is-greater-than-90'><b>21. When engaging in animal testing, statistics from 2019 reveal that these tests&#8217; failure rate is greater than 90%.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Green Garage Blog)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This failure rate is across all industries, which includes cosmetics. In the pharmaceutical industry, the failure rate is at least 96%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This reveals that there are little to no results coming out of thousands of animals&#8217; continuous torture and death yearly, with only a tiny percentage of the products reaching the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of these staggering statistics, the United States, and many other countries, still feel the need to use all types of animal testing, ignoring many other non-animal alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='22-the-us-is-among-the-leading-users-of-animals-for-testing'><b>22. The US is among the leading users of animals for testing.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Cruelty Free International)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal testing statistics from 2020 reveal China is a worldwide leader, with over 20 million animals known for research and testing. Japan and the US are close behind, with 15 million animals used for experiments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the European Union, the UK, Germany, and France are leaders in animal testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='23-the-epa-notes-that-by-2025-there-will-be-a-30-reduction-in-the-number-of-studies-using-animal-testing'><b>23. The EPA notes that by 2025 there will be a 30% reduction in the number of studies using animal testing.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NY Times)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andrew Wheeler, the E.P.A. Administrator, believes animal testing should be banned. His goal is to eliminate animal testing using mammals by 2035, with some case-based approvals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agency has also promised to invest at least $4.25 million into developing alternatives to using animals to test chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='animal-testing-statistics-worldwide'><b>Animal Testing Statistics Worldwide<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a global scale, animal testing is challenging to control and track. Many countries have different requirements for the allowed number of animals in labs, animal protection laws, and principles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing\u2019s for sure, the numbers aren\u2019t going down. In fact, they\u2019re increasing, even with the many available alternatives that can make testing on animals obsolete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a worldwide ban on animal testing for cosmetics in the works by the EU and more companies becoming concerned with animal rights, there&#8217;s hope yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='24-statistic-of-animal-testing-reveals-no-evident-decline-in-the-number-of-animal-experiments'><b>24. Statistic of animal testing reveals no evident decline in the number of animal experiments.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Cruelty Free International)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although many alternatives have been found, and many tests are proven useless, animal testing has not declined. In China, the use of animals for experimentation has increased.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And in Europe, the numbers are nearly the same as they were during the 1980s and 1990s.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='25-2785-dogs-and-1306-monkeys-were-used-for-dose-toxicity-tests-in-europe-in-one-year-alone'><b>25. 2,785 dogs and 1,306 monkeys were used for dose toxicity tests in Europe in one year alone.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Cruelty Free International)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The animals are given doses of drugs that cause many ongoing side effects from two weeks to nine months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, scientists against animal testing have revealed facts that prove these tests are ineffective in showing drug toxicity levels in humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='26-in-2018-123-skin-irritation-tests-were-done-on-rabbits-in-the-uk'><b>26. In 2018, 123 skin irritation tests were done on rabbits in the UK.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Cruelty Free International)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many experiments for toxicological testing that have approved non-animal alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, these animal-based tests were still being conducted in the UK in 2018, with 40 eye irritation tests, 10,275 acute lethal toxicity tests, and 638 pyrogenicity experiments on live rabbits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This proves that governments and companies overlook the available alternatives and still opt for harmful and inhumane testing on animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='27-56-of-animal-experimentation-is-for-basic-research'><b>27. 56% of animal experimentation is for basic research.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Cruelty Free International)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, about 1.8 million experiments in the UK use animals. Animal experiments facts show that approximately one million are for basic research. University researchers and their curiosity drive the majority of these.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As more than 50% of all the tests are done in universities, most of the funding comes from taxpayers. As per these statistics, only 13% of the experiments done on animals are actually required by regulators.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='28-85-of-the-monkeys-used-for-experiments-in-the-eu-were-imported-from-outside-the-region'><b>28. 85% of the monkeys used for experiments in the EU were imported from outside the region.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Cruelty Free International)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, most primates used for experimentation in 2018 were imported from Africa and Southeast Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='29-75000-animals-are-killed-yearly-by-just-one-animal-testing-company'><b>29. 75,000 animals are killed yearly by just one animal testing company.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(About Animal Testing)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The leading animal testing company, Huntingdon Life Sciences, kills the most animals annually. Statistics for animal testing show that ff the animals killed, approximately 87% are rodents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='30-80-of-the-primates-used-for-experiments-in-the-us-are-brought-in-from-china'><b>30. 80% of the primates used for experiments in the US are brought in from China.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CNBC)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new 15% levy that the Trump administration imposed on all Chinese imports will significantly affect current animal experimentation on primates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many US researchers claim their research is impossible without primates, there are significant non-animal testing advancements that they&#8217;ll be forced to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='31-statistics-on-animal-testing-reveal-that-germany-typically-uses-2-8-million-animals-for-research'><b>31. Statistics on animal testing reveal that Germany typically uses 2.8 million animals for research.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Doctors Against Animal Experiments)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year after year, these numbers are similar and put Germany in a close second to the UK. Regardless, the numbers are slightly lower than they were in 2014 when Germany used 3.3 million animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with most other countries, Germany primarily uses rodents for testing, but there are also cats and dogs. The government has also increased the number of experiments using monkeys from 2,462 to 3,472.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='32-animal-experiments-facts-show-that-12-1-million-tests-on-animals-are-performed-yearly-in-europe'><b>32. Animal experiments facts show that 12.1 million tests on animals are performed yearly in Europe.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(About Animal Testing)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s challenging to determine the exact numbers due to a lack of transparency and not all animals being accounted for. So, Britain is considered the leader with nearly 3 million animal experiments yearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In close second comes France with the cosmetics company L\u2019Or\u00e9al still testing its cosmetics on animals. France also presents the most significant opposition to the expected ban on cosmetics testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='33-in-2018-202000-animals-were-used-in-medical-tests-just-in-britain'><b>33. In 2018, 202,000 animals were used in medical tests just in Britain.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Cruelty Free International)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many countries still have laws and regulations requiring animal testing before clinical trials can begin on humans for medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal experimentation stats reveal the number of animals used in Britain is just the tip of the iceberg. It doesn&#8217;t include the millions of more animals used to conduct medical research that&#8217;s more basic in nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 81% of experiments on monkeys and 60% of trials on dogs in 2018 were to test human medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='34-peta-reveals-that-more-than-100-million-lab-animals-are-used-for-research-in-the-united-states'><b>34. PETA reveals that more than 100 million lab animals are used for research in the United States.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PETA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These numbers may seem extreme, but animal testing cosmetics facts reveal that even they\u2019re not showing the real picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal abuse facts show they\u2019re only a small fraction of the actual number of animals used because approximately 95% of the exact total isn\u2019t covered by the AWA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will never be a way to really see the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/animal-abuse-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depth of animal abuse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the number of animal deaths due to the lack of transparency and counting restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='35-3-52-million-procedures-were-done-on-animals-in-the-united-kingdom-in-2018-alone'><b>35. 3.52 million procedures were done on animals in the United Kingdom in 2018 alone.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Pharma Times)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stats on animal testing reveal this was the first extreme decrease since 2007. 2018\u2019s numbers included 1.1 million tests on mice, 170,665 tests on rats, 146,680 tests on birds, 11,159 tests on rabbits, 297,881 tests on fish, and 6,445 tests on guinea pigs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[visualizer id=&#8221;5770&#8243;]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing on larger animals included 3,207 experiments on monkeys, 4,481 tests on dogs, 159 on cats, and 10,424 on horses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='faq'><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 id='36-what-is-animal-testing'><b>36. What is animal testing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing on an animal usually consists of an experiment where an animal undergoes injections, forced feeding, inhalation, or consumption of toxic chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And many other procedures are likely to cause them distress, pain, suffering, long-lasting harm, and ultimately, death.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this is done to research medicines, cosmetics, and other products to determine their toxicity, effectiveness, and potential danger to humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='37-what-percentage-of-animals-survive-animal-testing'><b>37. What percentage of animals survive animal testing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent statistics from Israel reveal that only 3% of the animals used for testing survive the lab experiments. Unfortunately, animals that survive are either used for new trials or are killed when the research is over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once scientists get what they need, they have no use for the animals. Percentages are similar in other countries as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='38-what-percentage-of-animal-tests-fail'><b>38. What percentage of animal tests fail?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Institutes of Health recognize that approximately 95% of all drug safety experiments on animals fail in human trials. Furthermore, 90% of all necessary research, including animal testing, doesn&#8217;t lead to any effective therapies for humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='39-how-many-animals-die-from-animal-testing-each-year'><b>39. How many animals die from animal testing each year?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s near impossible to give an exact number of how many animals die yearly around the globe due to animal testing and experimentation. It\u2019s estimated that more than 100 million die annually in the United States alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='40-why-should-we-not-use-animals-for-testing'><b>40. Why should we not use animals for testing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there&#8217;ve been many advances in medicine with animal testing in the past, today, there are many non-animal experimentation alternatives for most of the current research done today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These alternatives are practical, proven, and less expensive, and they don&#8217;t harm animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='41-how-do-animals-benefit-from-animal-testing'><b>41. How do animals benefit from animal testing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the help of animal experimentation, there have been many advances in veterinary medicine as well. There&#8217;s been a significant advancement in various life-extending treatments for pets, wildlife, and many endangered species.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='42-why-is-animal-testing-important'><b>42. Why is animal testing important?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As unfortunate as the outcomes are for the animals themselves, there are essential benefits in using them for research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where alternatives aren&#8217;t available, animals are used as models for studying diseases, the development of drugs and treatments for many conditions, and protecting people, other animals, and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='43-when-did-animal-testing-start'><b>43. When did animal testing start?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal testing started as early as the 3rd and 4th centuries BCE by the Greeks. The first scientists are known to perform experiments on animals being Erasistratus and Aristotle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='44-is-animal-testing-still-happening'><b>44. Is animal testing still happening?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, 40 countries worldwide have banned cosmetics testing on animals. The EU Parliament is urging for a complete worldwide ban on cosmetics testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the US passed a ban on cosmetics testing in 2015, it still hasn\u2019t been implemented.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan and China still allow animal testing for cosmetics. At the same time, France is the most prominent opponent to the expected world ban.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='45-do-animals-feel-pain-during-animal-testing'><b>45. Do animals feel pain during animal testing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadly \u2014 yes. More than half a million experiments in a year cause animals pain. Over half a million experiments cause pain in animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s worse is that these animals experience high levels of pain or distress throughout the experiment. These painful experiments last for days, months, or until the animal dies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='46-why-are-animals-killed-after-testing'><b>46. Why are animals killed after testing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all animals are killed after testing. Some are used again for other experiments, while others get adopted. However, many of them are euthanized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like they need experiment information while the animals are alive, scientists also need information from their organs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='47-why-is-animal-testing-cruel'><b>47. Why is animal testing cruel?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are tons of reasons why animal testing is bad. Animals are confined to small cages and deliberately made sick with toxic chemicals, and infected with diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These animals typically endure lots of pain and stress, and we don\u2019t even have to explain why this is cruel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='conclusion'><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a fact there&#8217;ve been many positive things that came out of animal testing. But, today, more and more people, companies, and governments are seeing that most testing may be obsolete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many available alternatives can quickly reduce animal testing statistics to a minimum and stop animal cruelty in labs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of how one looks at animal testing, it&#8217;s easy to see that there&#8217;s room for improvement. As a whole, we need to find more alternative options to drastically reduce these animals&#8217; suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='sources'><b>Sources<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutanimaltesting.co.uk\/quick-statistics-on-animal-testing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Animal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chemicalwatch.com\/77025\/avon-backs-global-ban-on-cosmetics-animal-testing#overlay-strip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ChemicalWatch<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/08\/24\/trumps-tariffs-on-china-monkeys-could-severely-damage-us-medical-research.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CNBC<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crueltyfreeinternational.org\/sites\/default\/files\/RAT%20list%20wall%20chart%20briefing%20Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruelty Free International<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crueltyfreeinternational.org\/DrugTesting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruelty Free International<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crueltyfreeinternational.org\/why-we-do-it\/facts-and-figures-animal-testing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruelty Free International<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerzte-gegen-tierversuche.de\/en\/resources\/general\/65-laboratory-animal-statistics-in-germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors Against Animal Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greengarageblog.org\/18-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-animal-testing-in-cosmetics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Garage Blog<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsi.org\/news-media\/uk-animal-experiment-statistics-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsi.org\/news-media\/limitations-of-animal-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/resources\/cosmetics-testing-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humane Society<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsos.com\/sites\/default\/files\/ct\/news\/documents\/2019-05\/18-040753-01_ols_animal_research_tables_v1_210918_public.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ipsos<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ntp.niehs.nih.gov\/iccvam\/meetings\/iccvam-forum-2019\/06-lee-ncats_508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIH<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/09\/10\/climate\/epa-animal-testing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NY Times<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennysaviour.com\/blog\/animal-testing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penny Saviour<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/issues\/animals-used-for-experimentation\/animals-used-experimentation-factsheets\/government-required-animal-testing-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PETA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/features\/taxpayer-money-wasted-annually-animal-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PETA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/issues\/animals-used-for-experimentation\/animals-used-experimentation-factsheets\/animal-experiments-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PETA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pharmatimes.com\/news\/update_animal_testing_hits_lowest_figures_since_2007_1294893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharma Times<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/animal-testing.procon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/environment\/sustainability\/australia-bans-use-of-data-from-animal-tests-in-cosmetics-20190227-p510jo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMH<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/speakingofresearch.com\/2018\/08\/30\/52-of-american-public-opposes-the-use-of-animals-in-scientific-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of Research<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/speakingofresearch.com\/facts\/statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of Research<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jax.org\/research-and-faculty\/research-labs\/the-harrison-lab\/gerontology\/life-span-as-a-biomarker#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jackson Laboratory<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/poliomyelitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHO<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is animal testing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Testing on an animal 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