Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Library and other info sources for Vet & Animal Science students, staff and faculty.
Professional Associations, Societies, & Organizations
Check out how your prospective professions present themselves to the world - sites often have job listings and other information for people in the field. Many have special membership for students.
- American Society of Animal ScienceProfessional organization for animal scientists designed to help members provide effective leadership through research, extension, teaching and service for the dynamic and rapidly changing livestock and meat industries.
- American Veterinary Medical AssociationProfessional association for veterinarians.
- American Academy of Veterinary NutritionThe American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN) is an international association of veterinarians, animal nutrition scientists, veterinary technicians, industry representatives, and students (veterinary medicine, veterinary technician and animal science) with a common interest in animal nutrition.
- American Association of Equine PractitionersOur mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse, further the professional development of its members, and provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.
- The Wildlife SocietyMembers manage, conserve & study wildlife populations & habitats, actively manage forests, conserve wetlands, restore endangered species, conserve wildlife on private & public lands, resolve wildlife damage & disease problems, & enhance biologic diversity.
- American Dairy Science AssociationThe American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) is an international organization of educators, scientists, and industry representatives who are committed to advancing the dairy industry and keenly aware of the vital role the dairy sciences play in fulfilling the economic, nutritive, and health requirements of the world's population.
- Animal Behavior SocietyThe Animal Behavior Society (ABS) is a non-partisan, non-profit, 501(3)(c) professional organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the scientific study of animal behavior, and to creating an inclusive scientific environment that supports a diverse membership.
- Association for the Study of Animal BehaviourThe Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) is an academic society that owns Animal Behaviour, the leading international scientific journal in its field; promote the study of animal behaviour by holding conferences and funding research; care about animals and our Ethical Committee promotes the ethical treatment and conservation of animals; encourage the teaching of animal behaviour in schools through our Education Committee.
- American Association for Laboratory Animal ScienceAALAS is an association of professionals that advances responsible laboratory animal care and use to benefit people and animals.
- United States Animal Health AssociationThe United States Animal Health Association develops and promotes sound animal health solutions for public good.
- British Society of Animal ScienceThe British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) is the principal learned body supporting animal science in the UK and Republic of Ireland. We work to advance the sector, improve the understanding of all aspects of animal science and ensure research and knowledge transfer has a practical and beneficial application.
- New Zealand Society of Animal ProductionFor over eighty years the New Zealand Society of Animal Production has played an important role as a forum fostering research in all areas of animal production including production systems, nutrition, meat science, animal welfare, wool science, animal breeding and genetics.
- South African Society for Animal ScienceThe objectives of the Society are to promote animal science by: ensuring that high standards of education, research, technology and science-based public policy are upheld with regard to animal production and animal products;
upholding professional integrity and ethical codes; fostering the scientific interests and professional status of members; organizing symposia on a regular basis; publishing a scientific journal; serving as mouthpiece on all matters relating to animal production and animal products in compliance with public welfare and general interests.
Funding Opportunities
Check out these grants, scholarships, and other awards to fund your veterinary and animal sciences research.
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