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The American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) provides certification of animal scientists through examination, continuing education, and commitment to a code of ethics, and disseminates applied scientific information through a peer-reviewed journal publication.

Out now! Applied Animal Science special issue "Previous Management and Health Affect Finishing Performance of Beef Cattle"

About ARPAS Online Exams

NEW path to membership without an exam! Academic Professional Animal Scientist (aPAS or aaPAS)

Current full-time PhD academic faculty members or postdoctorates in animal science are eligible to become academic professional animal scientists without taking the ARPAS exam. Faculty and postdoc positions are required to maintain this membership tier.

Available Now: New Exam Portal

ARPAS is now offering online exams that can be accessed 24/7 for beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, companion animals, poultry, sheep, swine, goats, meat science, dairy product science, and poultry product science. Take the exams from anywhere and when it works best for you! .

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Vol 41 | Issue 4

Applied Animal Science

August 2025

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