Animal Welfare Information Center

Animal Welfare Information Center
Type:	Administrative and Support Agencies
Parent organization:	National Agricultural Library (USDA)
Top organization:
Employees:
Executive:	Director
Budget:
Address:	10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705
Website:	https://www.nal.usda.gov/awic
Creation Legislation:	Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (amended in 1985)
Wikipedia:	Animal Welfare Information Center

Animal Welfare Information Center
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Mission
To provide information, resources, and assistance on animal welfare issues to support research, education, and compliance with animal care regulations; to promote humane treatment and ethical use of animals in research, testing, and education.

Services
Information Services; Resource Development; Compliance Assistance

Regulations

Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) is a service of the National Agricultural Library dedicated to providing information and resources on animal welfare to support ethical practices in animal research and care.

Official Site

Mission

AWIC's mission is to serve as a central resource for animal welfare information, helping researchers, educators, and the public understand and implement humane animal care practices. It supports compliance with animal welfare regulations, fosters alternatives to animal testing, and promotes education on ethical animal treatment.

Parent organization

AWIC is part of the National Agricultural Library (NAL), which is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Legislation

AWIC was established in response to amendments to the Animal Welfare Act of 1966 in 1985, which mandated the creation of such a center to support information dissemination on animal welfare.

Partners

AWIC collaborates with:

Various USDA agencies involved in animal health and welfare
Research institutions
Animal welfare organizations

Number of employees

The number of employees specifically dedicated to AWIC is not publicly detailed.

Organization structure

Information Services Division provides access to animal welfare literature.
Education and Outreach conducts workshops and produces educational materials.
Regulatory Compliance Support assists institutions in meeting legal standards.

List of programs

Animal Welfare Act Compliance Resources
Alternatives in Research Database
Educational Workshops and Seminars
Information Bulletins and Newsletters

Last total enacted budget

The specific budget for AWIC is not publicly available as it is part of NAL's broader funding.

Leader

AWIC is led by a Director.

Services provided

AWIC provides services such as literature searches, educational resources on animal welfare, consultations on compliance with animal welfare regulations, and the development of alternatives to animal use in research. It aids in promoting ethical, humane treatment of animals in scientific research, education, and testing.

Regulations overseen

AWIC supports adherence to the Animal Welfare Act and other related regulations by providing information and resources but does not directly oversee or enforce these regulations.

Headquarters address

10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 (National Agricultural Library's address)

Website

https://www.nal.usda.gov/awic

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for AW