Animals in Research Animals have contributed to nearly every medical breakthrough in recent history, including treatments for cancer, diabetes, and AIDS, and they continue to play an essential role in the development of life-saving drugs for people and other animals. The welfare of the animals contributing to research is of utmost importance and a prerequisite for the accuracy, reliability, and translatability of our research. You are here Home About Us Animals in Research Main navigation About Us Overview Commitment to Humane Care & Well-Being of Research Animal Models Animals are essential to our understanding of disease progression and biological mechanisms as well as drug safety and efficacy. Before any drug or therapy is brought to market, there are regulations requiring testing in animal models to identify any health or safety risks as well as effectiveness. When animal models are required, the research is highly regulated to ensure responsible, ethical, and humane treatment. You can learn more about our commitment to the humane care and well-being of all animals that we work by reading our Animal Welfare and Humane Treatment of Animals Policy. Facts about Animals in Research Human and animal anatomy is comparable, with our organ systems performing in very similar ways. Humans share approximately 99% of our DNA with mice, making them particularly effective models. Approximately 95% of all animals involved in research are mice, rats, and fish. Veterinary research also benefits from animals in research, providing medicines for companion and farm animals. Contact us from: Asia Europe North America Other Call us at: 1.877.CRIVER.1 (1.877.274.8371) EMAIL US Related Resources PRODUCT/SERVICE MATERIALS Murine Chapparvovirus (MuCPV) Technical Sheet LEARN MORE VIDEOS Ototoxicity Spotlight – Rachel Tapp LEARN MORE POSTERS High Content Analysis of Phenotypic Assays in Cancer Drug Discovery LEARN MORE POSTERS Reliable Method for Intravenous Dosing in Guinea Pigs LEARN MORE Related Insights BLOG Mobile Medical Apps and Devices for Smart Phones LEARN MORE BLOG Planting Seeds of Scientific Understanding LEARN MORE MEDIA COVERAGE Why Charles River Labs is the Biotech stock to buy: Jim Cramer LEARN MORE MEDIA COVERAGE Charles River Teams with Crown Bioscience on ZDSD Rodent Model LEARN MORE Our Newsletter Receive the latest news and insights to your inbox. SIGN UP HERE Social Menu Footer Menu First Solutions Products & Services By Research Phase By Therapeutic Area By Industry By Molecule Type Footer Menu Second News & Insights All Insights Our Eureka Blog Featured Stories Media Coverage Footer Menu Third Resource Library All Resources Catalogs/Price Lists Forms Libraries Patents Podcasts Posters Product/Service Materials Publications Tools Videos Webinars On Demand White Papers Footer Menu Forth Events & Training All Events & Training Seminars & Symposiums Webinars Workshops & Trainings Conferences Footer Menu Fifth About Us Our History Our People Our Motivation Our Values Our Capabilities Corporate Social Responsibility Animals in Research Careers Locations Supplier Information Legal Compliance Policies © 2019 Charles River All rights reserved. Footer Bottom Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions