What is ARPAS? The American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists, ARPAS, is the organization which provides certificati ... on of animal scientists through examination, continuing education, and commitment to a code of ethics. Continual improvement of individual members is catalyzed through publications (including the PAS journal) and by providing information on educational opportunities. ARPAS is affiliated with five professional societies: American Dairy Science Association American Meat Science Association American Society of Animal Science Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society Poultry Science Association and with the umbrella and service organization, The Federation of Animal Science Societies, FASS. All of these organizations have their home offices together at Savoy, IL. Vision for ARPAS To be recognized as the place to go for certified professionals – who can provide excellence in science based information and are pledged to high ethical standards - to serve producers, industry, and all others desiring professional information on animal sciences. Mission of ARPAS ARPAS provides certification of animal scientists through examination, continuing education, and commitment to a code of ethics. ARPAS catalyzes continual improvement through publications (including the PAS journal) and by providing information on educational opportunities. The principal Core Competency of ARPAS is certification of professional animal scientists. read more