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Animal Welfare Information
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ARS is committed to ensuring the humane treatment and welfare of animals used for any purpose in fulfilling the research mission of the Agency. ARS personnel or ARS-funded facilities using animals for any purpose shall adhere to applicable regulations. The Area Office will, no less then annually, conduct a data call under ARS level guidance to ensure that all applicable locations are compliant with regulations.  This includes the requirement to complete forms and reports as necessary.