AWIG Mission Statement:

To serve as a dynamic resource for the collection and dissemination of information within the NIH Intramural Research Program regarding animal welfare, environmental enrichment, and the behavioral management of laboratory animals.

To serve as a catalyst for initiatives designed to ensure and/or document the well-being of laboratory animals and facilitate harmonization within the NIH Intramural Research Program.

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