By Kate Kelland LONDON, (Reuters) - More than 70 medical bodies in Britain, including Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca, have signed a pledge to be more open about their use of animals in scientific experiments. It covers activities in the UK only, but was signed by 72 organisations based in Britain and overseas, such as U.S.-based Pfizer which is seeking to buy AstraZeneca. \"This widespread support for openness demonstrates the change in attitude we have seen from the life science sector over the last few years,\" said Geoff Watts, who chaired the steering group that drew up the agreement. Britons broadly support the use of animals in experiments, under strict conditions and only when there is no alternative.
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