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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal control services
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. research methods
  4. experimental design
  5. mathematics and statistics
  6. animal control services
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. research
  3. animal research
  4. experimental design
  5. mathematics and statistics
  6. animal control services
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal welfare
  3. animal control services
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. animal welfare
  3. animal control services

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animal control services

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The provision of services in a municipality by authorized personnel to enforce animal control laws that support public safety and ensure the welfare of wild and domestic animals, including activities such as investigating animal cruelty incidents, licensing of animals, impounding stray animals, and controlling nuisance animals.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/127349

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