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Shaping Policy for Animals in Laboratories
AWI presses for greater protection of animals in laboratories in part through stronger enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act and extension of the law’s coverage to all animals subject to ...
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Comments on Legislation, Rulemaking, and Voluntary Standards
The Animal Welfare Institute works to secure protections for animals in agriculture by engaging with key policymakers at the state, federal and international levels. AWI regularly provides public ...
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Shark Conservation Act
The Shark Conservation Act (P.L. 111-348) was introduced in January 2009 by Representative Madeleine Bordallo (D-GU) in the House of Representatives and Senator John Kerry (D-MA) in the Senate in ...
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More than 860 Veterinarians, Students Call on AVMA to Discourage Cruel Killing Methods
Hundreds of veterinarians and veterinary students from across the country are urging the American Veterinary Medical ...
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Illinois Bill Would Require Disease Monitoring on Mink Farms to Safeguard Human Health
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends today’s filing of the Mink Facility Disease Prevention Act in Illinois, which would protect public health and human safety by requiring ...
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Bill Introduced to Require Data Collection Linking Animal Cruelty and Child Abuse
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses the Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act (H.R. 712), reintroduced last week by Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Julia Brownley (D ...
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Facing Industry Pressure, USDA Delays Crucial Horse Protections
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is disappointed with the US Department of Agriculture’s announcement today that it will delay implementation of regulations to protect horses from ...
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President Trump’s Day-One Actions Will Decimate Wildlife Habitat
Washington, DC—On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders designed to advance policies that are disastrous to wildlife and their habitats. The orders expand ...
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Fish Farming and Aquaculture
Aquaculture refers to the farming of aquatic organisms, including finfish, crustaceans, mollusks, plants, and algae for human use. It has been practiced by cultures around the globe for millennia.
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Christine Stevens Wildlife Awards
An award program to fund innovative strategies for humane, nonlethal wildlife conflict management and improved methods of wildlife study. Now through March 3, 2025, AWI is accepting applications for ...
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5 Ways You Can Help Farmed Animals
About 9 billion land animals are slaughtered for food in the United States each year. The average person in America consumes significantly more meat than is recommended. In fact, the average ...