The appropriate length of time required to decide or act upon a given situation depending on the occasion.

The manipulation (as through genetic engineering) of living organisms or their components to produce useful usually commercial products (such as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals). For…

To tie or tie up an animal using a rope, chain or similar restraint.

AWA believes that “sustainable,” when used in terms of food and agriculture, refers to food production and distribution systems which work in harmony with the natural environment and make the…

A state whereby the bird or animal is able to prosper in terms of physiological well-being.

A preparation given to an animal so that the animal produces antibodies in sufficient number to protect itself should it be exposed to that particular disease.

The removal of young mammals from milk and/or transition from milk to a solid food as a source of nutrition.

Internal parasites.

Temporary removal of animals from the approved farm for the purposes of competition, demonstration or education.

Temporary removal of animals from the approved farm for the purposes of competition, demonstration or education.