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I've been doing some research, it's been quite interesting, I thought I would write a blog post while I've got signal!
How many animals are used?
In the UK, around four million animals are used in laboratory experiments each year. Hundreds of thousands more animals are bred and killed so bits of their bodies can be used in research. In addition, millions of ‘surplus’ animals are bred but never used – they are just disposed of and their deaths are not even recorded.
Which animals are used?
Mostly mice and rats because they are small, cheap and easy to breed, but guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, monkeys, birds, reptiles, pigs, sheep, cattle, chickens, horses and fish are also routinely used. Tests that use animals to assess the safety of cosmetics and personal care products—such as lipstick, mascara, shampoo, and cologne—are still extremely common in the United States. Pain relief is rarely provided and the animals used are always killed at the end of each test.
Which Products are used?
Scientists and researchers have devised endless ways of abusing animals in experiments. They use them to test weedkillers and pesticides as well as new ingredients for cleaning fluids, paints, food, drinks and even pet food.
TYPE OF TEST
| ANIMALS USED | WHAT THE ANIMALS ENDURE | PURPOSE OF TEST |
| Skin sensitization |   32 guinea pigs or 16 mice | The test substance is applied to the surface of the skin or injected under the skin of a guinea pig, or applied to the ear of a mouse. Her skin may show signs of redness, ulcers, scaling, inflammation, and itchiness. | Tests for allergic reaction on skin. |
| Skin irritation/ corrosion |  1-3 rabbits | The test substance is applied to the shaved skin of a rabbit. His skin may show signs of redness, rash, lesions, scaling, inflammation, and/or other signs of damage. | Tests for skin irritation (reversible skin damage) and skin corrosion (severe and irreversible skin damage). |
| Eye irritation/ corrosion | 1-3 rabbits | The test substance is applied to a rabbit’s eye(s). His eye(s) may show signs of redness, bleeding, ulcers, blindness, and/or other signs of damage | Tests for eye irritation (reversible eye damage) and eye corrosion (severe and irreversible eye damage). |
