To improve animal welfare in Switzerland, we need to understand not only how many animals and which species are used but also how they are used. By analysing 27 years of publicly available data, we examined trends in the number of animal uses and their severity classification.

This factsheet summarises key findings on how animals are used in Switzerland, how often, and at what level of burden, providing insights to support targeted 3Rs measures and more humane research practices:

Interested in learning more about this topic? Have a look at our compelling report, which provides further details and a breakdown of trends in animal use by species, research area, and severity classification.