Humane Care Initiative

Charles River Laboratories is committed to the humane care of the research animals produced and used in all of our activities.

Our Humane Care Initiative supports this core value. Commitment to animal welfare is critical to accelerating your search for healthier lives.

The goal of the Humane Care Initiative is to assure that Charles River continues as a worldwide leader in the humane care of laboratory animals. Laboratory animals are an important resource that further our knowledge of living systems and contribute to the discovery of life-saving drugs and procedures. At Charles River, we work hand-in-hand with the scientific community to understand how living conditions, handling procedures, and stress play an important role in the quality and efficiency of research. As animal caregivers and researchers, we are responsible to our clients and the public for the health and well-being of the animals in our care.

The Humane Care Initiative is directed by our Animal Welfare and Training Group. This group consists of professionals committed to animal welfare and trained in laboratory animal medicine and science, training, and education and ethics.

Our Humane Care Initiative goals include:

• Establish best practices across business units worldwide
• Heighten internal awareness of the importance of humane care
• Assure a culture of caring
• Enhance orientation and training
• Foster animal welfare worldwide through the efforts of the Charles River Laboratories Foundation

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