APHIS provides leadership for determining standards of humane care and treatment of animals. APHIS implements those standards and achieves compliance through inspection, education, and cooperative efforts.
Meeting and Events |
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There are no meetings scheduled at this time.
Animal Welfare Update |
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The latest news and information concerning Animal Welfare.
Horse Protection Update |
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The latest news and information concerning Horse Protection.
Publications and Reports |
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AC is dedicated to providing users with helpful information about the enforcement of the AWA. Click on the More Button to view the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations, Animal Welfare Fact sheets, Policies, Manuals, Technical Notes, and other documents of interest.
Horse Protection |
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The Horse Protection Act (HPA) prohibits horses subjected to a process called soring from participating in exhibitions, sales, shows, or auctions. Click on the More Button to view the HPA and Regulations, relevant publications, legal documents, and recent issues, reports and highlights related to the HPA.
Pet Travel |
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Click on the More Button to view basic information on domestic and international travel of common pets and other animals, including useful websites, tips and facts, and links to pertinent Veterinary Information.
Forms |
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Click on the More Button to view and download forms pertaining to Animal licensees, dealers, and exhibitors, as well as links explaining how to request and obtain an application kit.
Links |
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Click on the More Button to view websites of interest regarding animal welfare.