While you read this sentence, an animal is being used for testing.
Animal testing refers to experimental procedures conducted on living animals for biomedical and scientific research. From reptiles to rodents, many vertebrates are used as test subjects.
Where Do Animal Testings Take Place?
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
Universities and affiliated institutions
Private and government-funded research facilities
Hospitals
Government agencies and local authorities
Animal testing varies depending on the purpose and field of research, including regulatory testing, basic research, and translational or applied research.
What Animals Are Used In Testing?
Rodents account for the largest percentage of animals used in experiments worldwide. Mice, rats, and guinea pigs make up 80-90% of all animal testing.
Number of Animals Used in Testing (Global)
115,000,000
Number of Animals Used in Testing (USA)
5,000,000
Rodents
Rabbits
Fish
Birds
Dogs
Monkeys
Raccoons
Pigs
How Are Animals Tested?
Animal testing encompasses a wide range of methods:
Laboratory mice implanted with tumor cells for cancer research
Rabbits immobilized on testing rigs for ocular experiments
Zebrafish models used in neuroscience studies
AFI is dedicated to accelerating the day when animals are no longer part of laboratory experiments.
