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Facts & Figures

CCAC Animal Use Survey - 1996

1. Main Species (MSP)



2. Number of Animals Used per Year (AU/Yr)


The year is 1996.


3. Purpose of Animal Use (PAU)




PAU = 1	Studies of a fundamental nature in sciences relating to essential structure or function (e.g., biology, psychology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, etc.).
PAU = 2	Studies for medical purposes, including veterinary medicine, that relate to human or animal disease or disorders.
PAU = 3	Studies for regulatory testing of products for the protection of humans, animals, or the environment.
PAU = 4	Studies for the development of products or appliances for human or veterinary medicine.
PAU = 5	Education and training of individuals in post-secondary institutions or facilities.



4. Categories of Invasiveness (CI)




B	Experiments which cause little or no discomfort or stress.
C	Experiments which cause minor stress or pain of short duration.
D	Experiments which cause moderate to severe distress or discomfort.
E	Experiments which cause severe pain near, at, or above the pain tolerance threshold of unanesthetized conscious animals.


The CCAC requires institutional animal care committees (ACCs) to ensure that any potential pain and /or distress is minimized. Anesthetics and analgesics must be used; any exceptions require scientific justification and ACC approval.