Another increase in animal experiments

The number of animal experiments carried out in the UK rose by 8% in 2012, according to Home Office figures.

The rise is partly due to an increase in the number of genetically modified animals being used.

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For the first time, the number of procedures involving GM animals was greater than the number performed on normal animals.

Campaign groups criticised what they called the government's failure to reduce the number of procedures.

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The number of animal experiments carried out in the UK rose by 8% in 2012, according to Home Office figures.

The rise is partly due to an increase in the number of genetically modified animals being used.
For the first time, the number of procedures involving GM animals was greater than the number performed on normal animals.
Campaign groups criticised what they called the government's failure to reduce the number of procedures.
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