In 2018, over 556,000 animals were used for scientific research in Belgium. About half, or nearly 251,700 animals were used for basic research purposes. Basic research covers subjects such as oncology, nervous and immune systems, and more. During that year, roughly 141 thousand animals were used for regulatory and routine production purposes. These means cover notably quality control, toxicity, and safety testings.
Number of laboratory animals used in Belgium in 2018, by research type
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Departement Leefmilieu, Natuur en Energie. (April 11, 2019). Number of laboratory animals used in Belgium in 2018, by research type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1043748/number-of-laboratory-animals-used-in-belgium-by-research-type/
Departement Leefmilieu, Natuur en Energie. "Number of laboratory animals used in Belgium in 2018, by research type." Chart. April 11, 2019. Statista. Accessed May 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1043748/number-of-laboratory-animals-used-in-belgium-by-research-type/
Departement Leefmilieu, Natuur en Energie. (2019). Number of laboratory animals used in Belgium in 2018, by research type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1043748/number-of-laboratory-animals-used-in-belgium-by-research-type/
Departement Leefmilieu, Natuur en Energie. "Number of Laboratory Animals Used in Belgium in 2018, by Research Type." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 Apr 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1043748/number-of-laboratory-animals-used-in-belgium-by-research-type/
Departement Leefmilieu, Natuur en Energie, Number of laboratory animals used in Belgium in 2018, by research type Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1043748/number-of-laboratory-animals-used-in-belgium-by-research-type/ (last visited May 04, 2024)
Number of laboratory animals used in Belgium in 2018, by research type [Graph], Departement Leefmilieu, Natuur en Energie, April 11, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1043748/number-of-laboratory-animals-used-in-belgium-by-research-type/