USDA Animal Welfare Information Center
Hi, welcome to the Animal Welfare Information Center!
AWIC was established at the USDA's National Agricultural Library in 1986 under the Animal Welfare Act. AWIC's products and services aim to help the regulated community with employee training and promote the humane care and use of animals by providing information on 3Rs alternatives (replace, reduce & refine). Some key products include:
• "Meeting the Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act" workshops
• Animal Welfare Act History Digital Collection
• 3Rs alternatives literature search support