It also develops and promotes a code of ethics, offers continuing education, and disseminates scientific information through publication of the peer-reviewed journal Applied Animal Science[1] ARPAS members are generally animal scientists educated at land-grant universities throughout the United States.
However, nothing came of that effort, and ASAS ventured on its own at its 1972 meeting to create the American Registry of Certified Animal Scientists.
"[3][4] In 1984, ASAS concluded that ARPAS should stand on its own and created a transition team to initiate its independent status.
In 1997 ARPAS established the position of Executive Director/Executive Vice President to oversee its operations which has proven as very beneficial.,[3][4] In 1995, ARPAS adopted the “College” system to provide board certification for higher level professional animal scientists to gain additional credentials.
degree and meet the education and experience level set by the American College of Animal Scientists, established by ARPAS for this purpose.
[8] To maintain their certifications, members must complete 16 continuing education units (CEU) each year.