After 20 years, the USDA has finally promulgated its Animal Welfare Act (“AWA”) regulations for birds. The AWA covers the handling, care, treatment, and transportation of covered animals by dealers, research facilities, exhibitors, operators of auction sales, and carriers and intermediate handlers. While birds not bred for use in research have been part of the …
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