Library Guides: Animal Science Research Guide: Government Organizations

Government Organizations

Animal and Natural Resources Institute --Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants.
Animal Welfare Information Center
National Agricultural Library, USDA. Provides information for improved animal care and use in research, teaching, and testing. Includes sections on alternatives, literature searches, databases, government and legal resources, and lab, farm, zoo, and companion animals
Animal Production and Health Division - Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations
Resources for livestock producers that support the sustainable growth of the global livestock sector, the availability of safe and quality animal products, the promotion of inclusive and efficient livestock markets, responses to livestock-related emergencies, and best practices to promote livestock health and welfare.

NASS: National Agricultural Statistics Service This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive source for U.S. agricultural statistics.

OIE: World Organisation for Animal Health
An intergovernmental organization of 167 member countries responsible for tracking animal diseases on their own territories. OIE collects, analyzes and releases current information on animal disease and disease control. Several of its publications are fre

FAO Knowledge Repository This link opens in a new window
Full-text collection of publications from the FAO (United Nations). Provides reports on topics such as irrigation, agriculture, sustainable development, desertification, pesticides, and food insecurity.