July 10, 2012

publication of annual statistics on number of animals used in research

Speakers:
Judy McArthur Clarke, Head, Animals in Science Regulation Unit
Martin Walsh, Head of Policy, Animals in Science Regulation Unit
Dr Richard Fosse, Vice President, Global Laboratory Animal Science at GSK
Mark Prescott, Head of Research Management and Communications, NC3Rs

The annual Home Office statistics on the number of animals used in research came as the government is preparing to implement the first revision of the laws on animal research in over 20 years.

As usual the SMC invited the Home Office to present stats in the company of experts who interpreted the numbers in the wider scientific context.