# Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, Schedule 2: ANIMALS THAT ARE “RELEVANT PROTECTED ANIMALS” FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 2B

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Any mouse of the species Mus musculus
Any rat of the species Rattus norvegicus
Guinea-pig
Any hamster of the species Mesocricetus auratus or Cricetulus griseus
Any rabbit of the species Oryctolagus cuniculus
Dog
Cat
Primate
Any bird of the species Coturnix coturnix (quail).
Pig, if genetically modified
Sheep, if genetically modified
Ferret
Any gerbil of the species Meriones unguiculatus
Any frog of the species Xenopus laevis, Xenopus tropicalis, Rana temporaria or Rana pipiens
Zebra fish

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/14/schedule/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986/schedule-2
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