Bournemouth University
Below is a clear summary of what we know about their use of animals in research and how you can take action.
Total animals used in procedures in 2024
Total animals used in procedures in 2025
Were classified as “moderate” severity (2025)
Species Breakdown
Chub (Squalius cephalus) were used most frequently. Additional species were also used in smaller numbers.
Full list of all species used (2024)
Barbel (Barbus barbus) 26
Brown Trout (Salmo Trutta) 170
Chub (Squalius cephalus) 212
Common bream (Abramis brama) 170
Dace (Leuciscus leuciscus) 115
Eel (Anguilla anguilla) 94
Grayling (Thymallus thymallus) 20
Perch (Perca fluviatilis) 20
Pike (Esox lucius) 25
Roach (Rutilus rutilus) 55
Salmon (Salmo salar) 57
Zander (Sander lucioperca) 5
These figures represent individual animals used in procedures reported by the university for 2024.
Full list of all species used (2025)
|
Animal species |
Severity |
Number of procedures |
|
Brown Trout (Salmo Trutta) |
Mild |
130 |
|
Roach (Rutilus rutilus) |
Mild |
48 |
|
Dace (Leuciscus leuciscus) |
Mild |
32 |
|
Salmon (Salmo salar) |
Mild |
31 |
|
European barbel (Barbus barbus) |
Mild |
30 |
|
European eel (Anguilla anguilla) |
Mild |
28 |
|
Gudgeon (Gobio gobio) |
Mild |
10 |
|
Pike (Esox lucius) |
Mild |
8 |
|
European eel (Anguilla anguilla) |
Moderate |
166 |
|
Salmon (Salmo salar) |
Moderate |
126 |
|
Common bream (Abramis brama) |
Moderate |
50 |
|
European barbel (Barbus barbus) |
Moderate |
26 |
- European eel (Anguilla anguilla) (168) 24%
- Brown Trout (Salmo Trutta) (130) 19%
- Salmon (Salmo salar) (126) 18%
Severity of Procedures
Animal procedures are classified by severity, ranging from mild interference to procedures that cause substantial suffering. This breakdown highlights the levels of impact experienced by animals in the university’s research.
Mild (2024)
Mild (2025)
Moderate (2024)
Moderate (2025)
What you can do
If you’re concerned about the use of animals in research, you can make your voice heard. Whether you’re a student, member of staff, alumni, or local resident, we’ve created easy-to-use templates to help you contact the university and ask for change.