The Animal Welfare Act

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf legislation
gptkbp:allows penalties for violations
gptkbp:amends 1970
1985
1990
2002
multiple times
gptkbp:appliesTo exhibitors
animal dealers
gptkbp:associated_with animal rescue organizations
gptkbp:challenges in court
gptkbp:covers livestock
pets
research animals
gptkbp:criticism animal rights activists
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:United_States_Congress
1966
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Agriculture
gptkbp:established gptkb:Animal_and_Plant_Health_Inspection_Service
gptkbp:has_implications_for zoos and aquariums
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Animal Welfare Act
gptkbp:includes wild animals
farm animals
gptkbp:influenced animal rights movements
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of animal law
gptkbp:is_a_platform_for animal protection laws
animal welfare policies
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of public opinion
legal debates
gptkbp:is_designed_to prevent neglect and abuse
gptkbp:is_monitored_by federal inspectors
gptkbp:is_part_of animal rights framework
U.S._federal_law
gptkbp:is_supported_by animal welfare organizations
gptkbp:is_used_in in policy discussions
in discussions of animal rights
gptkbp:isUpdatedBy to reflect new research
gptkbp:led_to improved animal care standards
gptkbp:mandates annual inspections
gptkbp:operates_in Animal_Care_program
gptkbp:promotes animal welfare education
gptkbp:provides guidelines for euthanasia
protection for animals in research
gptkbp:regulates animal treatment
gptkbp:related_to veterinary practices
humane societies
gptkbp:requires humane treatment
environmental enrichment for animals
licensing of animal research facilities
minimum standards of care
record keeping for facilities
gptkbp:suitableFor a landmark legislation
transportation of animals
gptkbp:was_a_response_to animal cruelty concerns