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Farm Animal Welfare Certification Programs USDA

Farm Animal Welfare Certification Programs: USDA

https://www.nal.usda.gov/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-welfare-audit-and-certification-programs ** **This link contains a few of the most well-known farm animal welfare certification programs. Standards, guidelines, and enrollment vary by program. Mention of commercial

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Cattle (Beef & Dairy) Resources

Cattle Diseases of National Importance USDA APHIS

Cattle Diseases of National Importance: USDA APHIS

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/cattle-disease-information APHIS supports cattle and bison health and the associated industries through domestic and global programs and partnerships that address a range of priority disease

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National Dairy Council

https://www.usdairy.com/about-us/national-dairy-council The dairy checkoff­ was created by American dairy farmers to build trust in and sales of dairy, funded by

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Small Ruminant (Sheep & Goat) Resources

Swine (Pig) Resources

Virginia Pork Council

https://www.virginiapork.org/ Pork Quality Assurance PLUS® & Transport Quality Assurance® advisors available. The Council is a Virginia Nonstock Corporation which is

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Avian (Poultry) Resources