Two pie charts show reported analgesic use in 2005–2006 after surgery in rodents (Stokes et al. 2009) and larger species (rabbits, pigs, sheep, dogs, and primates) (Coulter et al. 2009). The chart for rodents shows that 55% of the studies reported the use of no analgesia, 25% the use of anesthetic analgesia, and 20% the use of analgesia. The chart for larger species shows that 12% of the studies reported the use of no analgesia, 26% the use of anesthetic analgesia, and 62% the use of analgesia.

FIGURE 4Reported analgesic use in 2005–2006 after surgery in rodents (Stokes et al. 2009) and larger species (rabbits, pigs, sheep, dogs, and primates) (Coulter et al. 2009)

From: Veterinary Care for Laboratory Animals

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Animal Research in a Global Environment: Meeting the Challenges: Proceedings of the November 2008 International Workshop.
National Research Council (US) Institute for Laboratory Animal Research.
Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2011.
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