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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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About ARPAS Online Exams

Take the ARPAS poultry exam at the 2025 PSA Annual Meeting

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Room 205 at the Raleigh Convention Center

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 3

Applied Animal Science

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