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AVICULTURAL
American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. (AFA)
The umbrella organization of grass roots aviculture. "The mission of the AFA is to promote the
Advancement of aviculture."  Education, conservation & avian research grants, CITES, legislation,
annual convention.  Fundamentals of Aviculture program for Avian Certification!  CF is a
proud member of AFA! Protect Your Rights to Keep Birds. Join AFA!


Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)
Offers information on how to locate a certified avian veterinarian in your area within and outside
the United States.Professional organization for avian veterinarians and advanced aviculturists;
AAV Journal & annual convention, more ...


Avicultural Society of American, Inc. (ASA)
For bird breeding, conservation, restoration, and education- Founded 1927. For bird breeding,
conservation, restoration, and education- Founded 1927 The objects of the Society are the study
of foreign and native birds; the dissemination among the members and public of information for the
care, breeding and feeding of birds in captivity; the perpetuation of species that are threatened
with extinction; and the publication of matters pertaining to aviculture.


Aviculture Microbiology Foundation, Inc.
Our goal is: Develop an educational program in Microbiology for Aviculturist's, Bird Store
Owners and Rescue Organizations. As aviculturist's, we are responsible for making decisions for
our birds regarding their health. Members learn and share with each other clinical microbiology,
bacteriology, mycology, sterilization to rule out bacteria, fungus and other diseases in their own
aviaries. Requirement: The member must have a Sponsor Veterinarian to assist with the final
diagnosis and treatment. This Foundation is to help our birds, not hurt our bird community.


Organization of Professional Aviculturists (OPA)
A Not-For-Profit Corporation in Florida, structured as a 501(c)(6) Trade Association. OPA's
membership is made up primarily of independent aviculturists, but also includes pet store owners,
avicultural workers, representatives of avicultural supply companies, avian veterinarians,
pathologists and technicians, conservation biologists, avian photographers and others who embrace
OPA's guiding principles.OPA's Mission is to promote standards of excellence in the practice of
professional aviculture and to protect the rights of all aviculturists to keep and breed birds, as well
as the general citizenry's right to own pet birds. (Leglislation covered in more detail)


Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC)
Offers the Certified Avian Specialist (CAS) program for retail store workers. Legislation affecting
states & information for retailers and manufacturers in the pet industry, more ...
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