Laboratory Animal Medicine
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Laboratory Animal Medicine

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eBook - ePub

Laboratory Animal Medicine

About this book

Laboratory Animal Medicine, Third Edition, is a fully revised publication from the American College of Laboratory Medicine's acclaimed blue book series. It presents an up-to-date volume that offers the most thorough coverage of the biology, health, and care of laboratory animals. The book is organized by species, with new inclusions of chinchillas, birds, and program and employee management, and is written and edited by known experts in the fields. Users will find gold-standard guidance on the study of laboratory animal science, as well as valuable information that applies across all of the biological and biomedical sciences that work with animals. - Organized by species for in-depth understanding of biology, health, and best care of animals - Features the inclusion of chinchillas, quail, and zebra finches as animal models - Offers guidance on program and employee management - Covers regulations, policies, and laws for laboratory animal management worldwide

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Information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2015
Edition
3
eBook ISBN
9780124166134
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Veterinary Medicine
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. List of Reviewers
  6. List of Contributors
  7. Preface to the Third Edition
  8. Chapter 1. Laboratory Animal Medicine: Historical Perspectives
  9. Chapter 2. Laws, Regulations, and Policies Affecting the Use of Laboratory Animals
  10. Chapter 3. Biology and Diseases of Mice
  11. Chapter 4. Biology and Diseases of Rats
  12. Chapter 5. Biology and Diseases of Hamsters
  13. Chapter 6. Biology and Diseases of Guinea Pigs
  14. Chapter 7. Biology and Diseases of Other Rodents
  15. Chapter 8. The Laboratory Woodchuck (Marmota monax)
  16. Chapter 9. Biology and Diseases of Chinchillas
  17. Chapter 10. Biology and Diseases of Rabbits
  18. Chapter 11. Microbiological Quality Control for Laboratory Rodents and Lagomorphs
  19. Chapter 12. Biology and Diseases of Dogs
  20. Chapter 13. Biology and Diseases of Cats
  21. Chapter 14. Biology and Diseases of Ferrets
  22. Chapter 15. Biology and Diseases of Ruminants (Sheep, Goats, and Cattle)
  23. Chapter 16. Biology and Diseases of Swine
  24. Chapter 17. Nonhuman Primates
  25. Chapter 18. Biology and Diseases of Amphibians
  26. Chapter 19. Biology and Diseases of Reptiles
  27. Chapter 20. The Biology and Management of the Zebrafish
  28. Chapter 21. Biology and Management of Laboratory Fishes
  29. Chapter 22. Japanese Quail as a Laboratory Animal Model
  30. Chapter 23. Zebra Finches in Biomedical Research
  31. Chapter 24. Preanesthesia, Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Euthanasia
  32. Chapter 25. Techniques of Experimentation
  33. Chapter 26. Gnotobiotics
  34. Chapter 27. Working Safely with Experimental Animals Exposed to Biohazards
  35. Chapter 28. Selected Zoonoses
  36. Chapter 29. Xenozoonoses: The Risk of Infection after Xenotransplantation
  37. Chapter 30. Occupational Health of Laboratory Animal Workers
  38. Chapter 31. Genetic Monitoring of Laboratory Mice and Rats
  39. Chapter 32. Genetically Modified Animals
  40. Chapter 33. Factors That Can Influence Animal Research
  41. Chapter 34. Animal Models in Biomedical Research
  42. Chapter 35. Research in Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine
  43. Chapter 36. Design and Management of Research Facilities
  44. Chapter 37. Program Management
  45. Chapter 38. Laboratory Animal Behavior
  46. Chapter 39. Animal Welfare
  47. Index
  48. Sync with Jellybooks

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