Facts and Information on Vivisection

Welcome to the facts and information page of Wales Against Animal Experiments. Here, we aim to share crucial insights and data related to animal experiments in Wales and beyond.

Over 6.5 million animals to be used in British labs in project licences granted in 2025 - MPs shocked!

Startling figures revealed in Home Office licence summaries in light of the Government’s recent strategy to phase out animals in science

'Specially protected' animals to be used include over 6,000 beagles and 4,000 monkeys

To learn more see our Facebook post

Wales Against Animal Experiments' leaflet 2025

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Home Office Annual Statistics

Post from our Guide 1 on Facebook - It's a Fact. This guide contains documented evidence about animal procedures in Wales and the UK.

Wales Against Animal Experiments' flyer on research at Cardiff University

Data received in response to a Freedom of Information request to Cardiff University

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Further information

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