If your animal care and use program includes agricultural animals and you are in need of information, you have come to the right place! The resources in this section may be of value and for additional information, refer to the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching (Ag Guide, 2020), American Dairy Science Association®, the American Society of Animal Science, and the Poultry Science Association 2020. The Ag Guide, 2020 is one of AAALAC International’s Three Primary Standards used to assess accreditation.
Applying for AAALAC accreditation demonstrates a commitment to continuous animal care and use improvement and quality science. Contact the AAALAC International Office with questions.
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This short video serves as an educational resource on the benefits and process of earning AAALAC accreditation for agricultural research and teaching programs.
Accreditation for Agricultural Programs (.mp4 video file)
The items listed on are for informational purposes. These items may include departures from AAALAC’s Three Primary Standards and/or Reference Resources. In such cases, the Three Primary Standards and Reference Resources take precedence. The three Primary Standards and the Reference Resources should be consulted prior to any programmatic implementation of the items listed below.