基本説明
This single volume reference, arranged in section by species often used in research, includes basic biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, infectious and noninfectious diseases, husbandry and breeding, common experimental methods, and use of the species as a research model.
Full Description
The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents is a single volume, comprehensive book sanctioned by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), covering the rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil and other rodents often used in research. This well-illustrated reference won a 2012 PROSE Award for Best Single Volume Reference in Science from the Association of American Publishers. The book includes basic biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, infectious and noninfectious diseases, husbandry and breeding, common experimental methods, and use of the species as a research model. With many expert contributors, this will be an extremely valuable publication for biomedical researchers, laboratory animal veterinarians and other professionals engaged in laboratory animal science.
Contents
General
Ethical Considerations and Regulatory Issues
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Clinical Biochemistry and Hematology
Euthanasia and Necropsy
Zoonoses and Occupational Health
Rabbits
Guinea Pigs
Hamsters
Chinchillas
Other Rodents
Degu
Naked Mole Rat
Deer Mouse
Dormice
Kangaroo Rat
Cotton Rat
Sand Rat
Pocket Gopher
White Tailed Rat
Gerbils (Jirds)
Appendices
Formulary
Normative Values
