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In parallel with the development of biomedical research, laboratory animal science and service organizations have been in constant evolution and development for well over 60 years. This chapter aims to provide basic information about the main laboratory animal science organizations. International Council for Laboratory Animal Science has always emphasized international harmonization with respect to both the quality of laboratory animals and the ethics of animal experimentation to promote scientific and ethical integrity in animal experimentation. The Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations is composed of independent European national and regional laboratory animal science associations and was established by them in 1978. The Institute for Laboratory Animal Management is an educational program for professional laboratory animal managers focusing on management concepts applicable to the animal resource industry. Australia and New Zealand share a well-established laboratory animal science association. In addition to college organizations, there are several professional associations, which are primarily veterinary associations, apart from the Institute of Animal Technology.