Dogs, cats and rabbits were among almost 93,000 animals used for research and scientific experiments in Ireland last year, according to newly released figures. It represents a decrease of over 23 per cent compared to 2021. However, there was a notable rise in the number of dogs, cats, rabbits and horses used in lab tests last year. The most frequently used animals in 2022 were mice, around 50,000 of which are understood to have been used in lethal experiments intended to test the strength of cosmetic botox.
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Irish celebs seeking to end testing on animals
The petition aims to close loopholes in EU laws which continue to permit the testing of cosmetics on animals and their use in a range...
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Trinity College Dublin slammed for using 100,000 live animals for research
Rats, mice, pigs and rabbits have been used in biomedical research at Trinity since 2012
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