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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.

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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.

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Discover key author strategies for communicating your research during a free, one-hour webinar from Applied Animal Science (AAS) and the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists.

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Vol 42 | Issue 1

Applied Animal Science

February 2026

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