Animal Welfare Act
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An Animal Welfare Act has been legislated in various countries, including the US, to protect the welfare of animals. The AWA requires that minimum standards of care and treatment be provided for certain animals bred for commercial sale, used in research, transported commercially, or exhibited to the public. Individuals who operate facilities in these categories must provide their animals with adequate care and treatment in the areas of housing, handling, sanitation, nutrition, water, veterinary care, and protection from extreme weather and temperatures. Although Federal requirements establish acceptable standards, they are not ideal. Regulated businesses are encouraged to exceed the specified minimum standards. [1]
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- Biosecurity New Zealand - guide to the New Zealand Animal Welfare Act
- Animal Welfare Act 2006 of the UK
- Animal health and welfare from DEFRA
- Text of the Animal Welfare Act from the United States Department of Agriculture
