Animal research in 2023: fewer animals, more breakthroughs. 🧪
The latest EU figures maintain a steady a drop in animal use, but the impact of that research didn’t.
And the real story? Stroke treatments, spinal cord recovery, and mRNA vaccines all relied on this research.
#EUAnimalStats
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The latest EU figures maintain a steady a drop in animal use, but the impact of that research didn’t.
And the real story? Stroke treatments, spinal cord recovery, and mRNA vaccines all relied on this research.
#EUAnimalStats
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(1/4) In 2023, 6,419,916 animals were used for scientific purposes – a 8.2% decrease from 2022 #EUAnimalStats #EU
🔍 For what purposes were animals used in the EU in 2023?
Read more: www.eara.eu/press-releas...
🔍 For what purposes were animals used in the EU in 2023?
Read more: www.eara.eu/press-releas...
April 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Animal research in 2023: fewer animals, more breakthroughs. 🧪
The latest EU figures maintain a steady a drop in animal use, but the impact of that research didn’t.
And the real story? Stroke treatments, spinal cord recovery, and mRNA vaccines all relied on this research.
#EUAnimalStats
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The latest EU figures maintain a steady a drop in animal use, but the impact of that research didn’t.
And the real story? Stroke treatments, spinal cord recovery, and mRNA vaccines all relied on this research.
#EUAnimalStats
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(1/4) In 2023, 6,419,916 animals were used for scientific purposes – a 8.2% decrease from 2022 #EUAnimalStats #EU
🔍 For what purposes were animals used in the EU in 2023?
Read more: www.eara.eu/press-releas...
🔍 For what purposes were animals used in the EU in 2023?
Read more: www.eara.eu/press-releas...
April 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
(1/4) In 2023, 6,419,916 animals were used for scientific purposes – a 8.2% decrease from 2022 #EUAnimalStats #EU
🔍 For what purposes were animals used in the EU in 2023?
Read more: www.eara.eu/press-releas...
🔍 For what purposes were animals used in the EU in 2023?
Read more: www.eara.eu/press-releas...
(1/2) Comprehensive statistics about the use of #AnimalResearch in the EU in 2023 have just been published by the EU Commission. #FELASA
The total number of animals used was 6,419,916 – a 8.2% decrease from 2022.
🔗 More: shorturl.at/bk1ZT
Follow us and #EUAnimalStats for a breakdown of the figures.
The total number of animals used was 6,419,916 – a 8.2% decrease from 2022.
🔗 More: shorturl.at/bk1ZT
Follow us and #EUAnimalStats for a breakdown of the figures.
March 31, 2026 at 8:43 PM
(1/2) Comprehensive statistics about the use of #AnimalResearch in the EU in 2023 have just been published by the EU Commission. #FELASA
The total number of animals used was 6,419,916 – a 8.2% decrease from 2022.
🔗 More: shorturl.at/bk1ZT
Follow us and #EUAnimalStats for a breakdown of the figures.
The total number of animals used was 6,419,916 – a 8.2% decrease from 2022.
🔗 More: shorturl.at/bk1ZT
Follow us and #EUAnimalStats for a breakdown of the figures.
🖥️ Check out this webinar on #SexBias from EARA member
@jacksonlab.bsky.social, which also features EARA content on the #EUAnimalStats 📊
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@jacksonlab.bsky.social, which also features EARA content on the #EUAnimalStats 📊
resources.jax.org/jax-on-deman...
The Consequences of Sex Bias in Preclinical Research
Watch this webinar to learn about the scientific impact sex bias may have on your research.
resources.jax.org
February 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🖥️ Check out this webinar on #SexBias from EARA member
@jacksonlab.bsky.social, which also features EARA content on the #EUAnimalStats 📊
resources.jax.org/jax-on-deman...
@jacksonlab.bsky.social, which also features EARA content on the #EUAnimalStats 📊
resources.jax.org/jax-on-deman...
This week the European Commission published comprehensive statistics about the use of animals in #AnimalResearch in the EU in 2023. The total number of animals used was 6,419,916 – a 8.2% decrease from 2022. #EUAnimalStats Follow the🧵for a breakdown by country. 🔗 www.eara.eu/press-releas...
EARA | Press Release - The 2023 EU figures on the number of animals used in research were released
The European Animal Research Association welcomes the publication of comprehensive statistics for 2023, from across the European Union (EU) on the use of animals in scientific, medical and veterinary…
www.eara.eu
April 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM
This week the European Commission published comprehensive statistics about the use of animals in #AnimalResearch in the EU in 2023. The total number of animals used was 6,419,916 – a 8.2% decrease from 2022. #EUAnimalStats Follow the🧵for a breakdown by country. 🔗 www.eara.eu/press-releas...
The Directive 2010/63/EU regulates the use of animals for scientific purposes in the EU and safeguards animal welfare standards.
It also regulates that all procedures and their severity is recorded. In 2023, 49.4% of all procedures induced up to mild discomfort.
#EUAnimalStats #FELASA
It also regulates that all procedures and their severity is recorded. In 2023, 49.4% of all procedures induced up to mild discomfort.
#EUAnimalStats #FELASA
April 1, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The Directive 2010/63/EU regulates the use of animals for scientific purposes in the EU and safeguards animal welfare standards.
It also regulates that all procedures and their severity is recorded. In 2023, 49.4% of all procedures induced up to mild discomfort.
#EUAnimalStats #FELASA
It also regulates that all procedures and their severity is recorded. In 2023, 49.4% of all procedures induced up to mild discomfort.
#EUAnimalStats #FELASA
The total number of genetically altered animals (GAA) used in the EU in 2023 has just been published by the European Commission.
1,746,410 animals were genetically altered, a 15.5% decrease comparing with 2022.
#EUAnimalStats #FELASA
1,746,410 animals were genetically altered, a 15.5% decrease comparing with 2022.
#EUAnimalStats #FELASA
April 1, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The total number of genetically altered animals (GAA) used in the EU in 2023 has just been published by the European Commission.
1,746,410 animals were genetically altered, a 15.5% decrease comparing with 2022.
#EUAnimalStats #FELASA
1,746,410 animals were genetically altered, a 15.5% decrease comparing with 2022.
#EUAnimalStats #FELASA
(4/4) 15.8% of animals were used for #RegulatoryResearch.
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023.
#AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023.
#AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
April 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
(4/4) 15.8% of animals were used for #RegulatoryResearch.
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023.
#AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023.
#AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
(3/4) 30.5% of animals were used for translational and #AppliedResearch.
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023.
#AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023.
#AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
April 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
(3/4) 30.5% of animals were used for translational and #AppliedResearch.
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023.
#AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023.
#AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
(2/4) 41% of animals were used for #BasicResearch.
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023, including the award of the #NobelPrize in Medicine 2023 that recognised the important work that led to the development of Covid vaccines. #AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023, including the award of the #NobelPrize in Medicine 2023 that recognised the important work that led to the development of Covid vaccines. #AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
April 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
(2/4) 41% of animals were used for #BasicResearch.
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023, including the award of the #NobelPrize in Medicine 2023 that recognised the important work that led to the development of Covid vaccines. #AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU
Discover some research highlights in the EU from 2023, including the award of the #NobelPrize in Medicine 2023 that recognised the important work that led to the development of Covid vaccines. #AnimalResearch #EUAnimalStats #EU