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The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) releases the CCAC Animal Data Report 2022
October 19, 2023
The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) has released the CCAC Animal Data Report 2022, which provides a national overview of animal-based science in CCAC-certified institutions from January 1 to December 31, 2022.
Quick Facts from 2022
- A total of 3,521,143 animals in research, teaching, and testing were reported to the CCAC
- The three animal types most often used were mice (38.1%), fish (34.0%), and cattle (13.1%)
- The largest proportion of animals (58.0%) were used in studies of a fundamental nature in science relating to essential structures or functions, or Purpose of Animal Use 1, representing 2,196,099 animals
For more quick facts, consult the CCAC Facts & Figures, which provides a visual overview of the number of animals involved in Canadian science for the purposes of research, teaching, and testing, as well as general information about the CCAC and the Canadian system of oversight.Should you have any questions concerning the 2022 animal data report, please contact the CCAC.