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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

What we do

Learn about the areas under AVS’ jurisdiction and authority, our research and policies, and ground operations

Last updated 31 October 2025
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Initiatives in the pet sector

Our intiatives to improve the pet sector since 2019

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Animal cruelty and welfare

Animal cruelty and welfare cases in Singapore and how to report suspected acts of animal cruelty

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One Health

About One Health, an approach that recognises the connection between public health, animal health, and the environment

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Animal health

How AVS performs biosurveillance and the various biological risks that threaten animal and human health