In this paper, the present situation and development trend of the laboratory animal industry in China are expounded comprehensively and objectively. Through comparative analysis, relative to Europe and the United States one hundred years of accumulated huge resources and strong financial support, the overall laboratory animal industry in China is far behind. The whole nation system should make great efforts to realize leaping development and to catch up. Laboratory animal resources are still the foundation and weak link of the development of laboratory animal industry. This study can provide a scientific basis for the competent authorities at all levels to develop fast and efficient laboratory animal industry development strategy, and also provide reference for the development of the laboratory animal industry itself.