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С����Ƶ supports the responsible use and humane care and treatment of animals in research and teaching. Rider places an emphasis on “The R’s” – reduction, replacement, refinement, and responsibility. С����Ƶ strives to: Reduce the number of animals used; Replace animals with other models whenever feasible; Refine procedures to ensure the best possible animal care and; promote Responsibility for the ethical involvement of animals that complies with all applicable regulations.

С����Ƶ complies with all laws involving the use of animals in teaching and research. The is a federal agency that includes the . С����Ƶ’s NIH institutional Assurance is on file with the . The Assurance describes how animal activities on campus are in compliance with the and the .

The is a federal agency that promulgates and enforces federal regulations including the . The federal regulations define standards for the humane handling, care, treatment and transportation of animals used in biomedical research or teaching. Under current law, unregulated animals include laboratory bred rats and mice, poultry, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Federal and State statutes as well as the PHS Animal Welfare Policy require that the University maintain an "Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)". The IACUC is responsible for oversight of the proper care and use of all laboratory animals on the Rider campus. The University requires that all laboratory animal use be reviewed and approved by the IACUC. The IACUC at Rider is composed of members of the faculty, the administration, a veterinarian, and non-scientists from the local community.