# Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 2023-02-21 · Effective 2023-03-23 · 88 FR 10654
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-03357
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 10654
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2023-02-21
- **Effective date:** 2023-03-23
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. APHIS-2020-0068
## Abstract

We are amending the regulations to establish standards governing the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of birds, excluding birds bred for use in research, covered under the Animal Welfare Act. This action will ensure the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of birds not bred for use in research and covered under the Act.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/21/2023-03357/standards-for-birds-not-bred-for-use-in-research-under-the-animal-welfare-act)
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