Animal Welfare

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF EQUINE PRACTITIONERS

• Equine Welfare
• The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign

AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

• Issues: Animal Welfare Includes links to animal welfare policy statements, science and educational materials, guidelines on euthanasia, and information on legislative and regulatory issues.

ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS

• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
• Royal Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty
• Universities Federation for Animal Welfare

PROFESSIONAL VETERINARY ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS

• American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW) The mission of ACAW is to advance animal welfare through education, certification, and scientific investigation. Once recognized by AVMA, Diplomates of the American College of Animal Welfare will include veterinarians with specialized training and experience to carry out the ACAW mission.

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL & CONSUMER SERVICES

• Veterinary Division – Animal Welfare Section
• North Carolina Animal Welfare Act
• North Carolina Animal Welfare Administrative Code

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

• Animal Welfare Overview
• Animal Welfare Publications and Reports (Includes Animal Welfare Act and Regulations)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL AGRICULTURE LIBRARY

• Animal Welfare Information Center