| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| AVTA | Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists |
| AWA | Animal Watch Australia |
| AWA | Animal Welfare Act |
| AWCA | American Working Collie Association |
| AWF | Animal Welfare Foundation (of the BVA) |
| AWIC | Animal Welfare Information Center (USDA-NAL) |
| AWS | American Warmblood Society |
| AWSELVA | Animal Welfare, Science, Ethics and Law Veterinary Association |
| AWV | Association for Women Veterinarians (USA) |
| AWVP | Association of Wholesalers to the Veterinary Profession |
| AZAA | American Zoo and Aquarium Association |
| AZT | Australian Zoo Team |
| B.V.SC.&A.H. | Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry |
| BA | British Arabian |
| BAA | Breed Age Average |
| BAA | British Agrochemicals Association |
| BAFSAM | British Association of Feed Supplement and Additives Manufacturers |
| BAHVS | British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons |
| BAHVS | British Association of Homoeopathic Veterinary Surgeons |
| BAP | Breeders Award Program |