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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal welfare
  3. animal welfare laws and regulations
  4. laws and regulations
  5. Animal Welfare Act
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. animal welfare
  3. animal welfare laws and regulations
  4. laws and regulations
  5. Animal Welfare Act

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Animal Welfare Act

Definition

  • Information The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) was signed into law on August 24, 1966. It is the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, teaching, testing, exhibition, transport, and by dealers. The Act is enforced by USDA, APHIS, Animal Care.

    Source: AWIC

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/16429878

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