AWIC publications cover many aspects of animal welfare. These resources are intended to help many types of users, including researchers, administrators, laboratory animal technicians, veterinarians, animal care committee members, students, and private citizens.
Some of our resources are available in print or on CD. Contact us for a list of available titles
Bibliographies and Resource Guides
Animal Care and WelfareUSDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
- Amphibians, 2008
- Amphibians, Fish & Reptiles Used in Biomedical Research
- Bat Information Resources
- Beef Cattle, 1995
- Beef Cattle, 2004
- Big Cats, 2009
- Birds: Quail, Pheasant, Finches, Ostrich, Dove, Parrot & Others, 2004
- Birds: Quail, Pheasant, Finches, Ostrich, Dove, Parrot, 1994
- Birds: Quails, Pheasants, Finches, Ostriches, Doves, Parrots, & Others, 2008
- BST: Bovine Growth Hormone, 1994
- Camelids, South American: Llamas, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Vicunas, 2006
- Camelids, South American: Llamas, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Vicunas, 2009
- Camels, Old World: Arabian and Bactrian, 2004
- Camels, Old World: Arabian and Bactrian, 2010
- Cats, 1994
- Cats, 2007
- Dairy Cattle, 1995
- Dairy Cattle, 2002
- Dog, 1994
- Dogs - Canine Models in Biomedical Research, 1990-2009
- Dogs, 1997
- Dogs, 2008
- Elephants, 2003
- Elephants, 2010
- Exercise for Dogs, 1991
- Ferrets as Laboratory Animals, 1991
- Ferrets, 2002
- Ferrets, 2006
- Fish, 2003
- Horses, 1994
- Horses, 2006
- Insects, 2004
- Invertebrates, 2000
- Molluscs, 2003
- Opossum, 2001
- Poultry as Animal Models in Biomedical Research, 1992
- Poultry, 1994
- Poultry, 1995
- Rabbits, 1994
- Rabbits, 2005
- Reptiles, 2008
- Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish and Cephalopods Used in Biomedical Research, 1995
- Rodents, 1997
- Rodents, 2006
- Sheep and Goats, 1992
- Sheep and Goats, 1997
- Swine Anesthesia and Analgesia, 2011 (PDF|2.17MB)
- Swine in Biomedical Research, 1993
- Swine in Biomedical Research, 2000
- Swine, 1994
- Swine, 1995
- Swine, 2003
- Tigers, 2006
- Zebrafish, 2010 (PDF|8.55MB)
DiseasesUSDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
- Animal Models of Disease, 1995
- Avian Influenza, 2005
- Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Other Animal Related Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
- Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), 1990
- Information Resources on Newcastle Disease in Birds
- Johne's Disease--Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis
- Tuberculosis in Animals
- West Nile Virus, 1965-2004
- West Nile Virus, 2007
- Zoonoses: Disease Transmission from Animals to Man, 1994
- Zoonotic Diseases, 1997
Environmental EnrichmentUSDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
Humans and Animals in HistoryUSDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
Legislation and GuidelinesUSDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) PublicationsUSDA. NIFA. Plant and Animal Systems.
- Animal Welfare Issues Compendium, 1996
- Standards for Food Animals Production: Status, Well-being and Social Responsibility, 2002(PDF|221KB)
- Science and Ethics Behind Animal Well-being Assessments, 2003(PDF|291KB)
- Sharing Costs of Changes in Food Animal Production: Producers, Consumers, Society and the Environment, 2003(PDF|426KB)
- Local and Global Considerations in Animal Agriculture: The Big Picture, 2004(PDF|242KB)
- Certification and Education Programs: Current Status of Farm Animal Welfare, 2005(PDF|366KB)
- Addressing International Trade Complexities of Animal Welfare, 2006(PDF|418KB)
- Bioethics Symposium: Proactive Approaches to Controversial Welfare and Ethical Concerns in Poultry Science, 2007(PDF|2.66MB)
- Food Animal Agriculture in 2020, 2007(PDF|271KB)
- Complementary Relationships in Animal Agriculture, 2008(PDF|4.62)
- The Unwanted Horse Issue: What Now?, 2008(PDF|5.80MB)
- The Future of Animal Agriculture: 2030, 2009(PDF|7.61MB)
Publications in Spanish - Publicaciones en EspañolUSDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
- Elementos Esenciales Para Investigación Animal, Una Guía Para La Investigación Personal (1994)
- Guía para el Cuidado y Uso de los Animales de Laboratorio (1996)
National Research Council. Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources.
Techniques, Methodologies and ProceduresUSDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
- Adjuvants and Antibody Production, 1998
- Analgesia and Analgesics, 2000
- Anesthesia and Analgesia for Companion and Laboratory Animals, 1994
- Anesthesia and Analgesia for Companion and Laboratory Animals, 1995
- Anesthesia and Analgesia for Farm Animals, 1994
- Anesthesia and Analgesia for Farm Animals, 1995
- Animal Euthanasia, 1993
- Animal Euthanasia, 1997
- Animal Euthanasia, 2007
- Animal Facility Sanitation and Cagewash, 2003
- ARS Immunology Workshop Proceedings, 2003
- Disposal of Dead Production Animals, 1988-2006
- Embryo Transfer in Animals, 1992
- Essentials for Animal Research: A Primer for Research Personnel, 1994
- Handling Fish Fed to Fish-Eating Animals, 1998
- Handling Frozen/Thawed Meat and Prey Items Fed to Captive Exotic Animals A Manual of Standard Operating Procedures, 2001(PDF|314 KB)
- Induced Molting in Chickens, 2002
- Laboratory Animals Facility Management, 1995
- Livestock and Poultry Handling and Transport, 1994
- Livestock and Poultry Handling and Transport, 1998
- Nutrient Composition of Whole Vertebrate Prey Fed in Zoos, 2002
Wildlife Conservation Society and Cornell University.- Recognition and Alleviation of Pain and Distress in Animals, 2000
- Spaying and Neutering Cats, Dogs and Related Wildlife, 2009
Training and EducationUSDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
- Animal Welfare and Ethics Resources for Youth and College Agricultural Educators
- Assistance Animals for the Disabled, 2004
- Audio-Visuals Relating to Animal Care, Use, and Welfare
- Directory of Zoo and Aquarium Libraries, 2003
- Ethical and Moral Issues Relating to Animals, 1993
- Internet Resources for Science Fairs, Animals in Education and Research, Kids Pages and Animal Careers
- Training Materials for Animal Facility Personnel, 1994
- Training Materials for Animal Facility Personnel, 1995
- Alternatives in Medical and Veterinary Education