Full Description
The 2e of the gold standard text in the field, Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research. The Biology and Management volume provides basic information on the natural biology of nonhuman primates and the current state of knowledge regarding captive management. Each chapter contains an extensive list of bibliographic references, photographs, and graphic illustrations to provide the reader with a thorough review of the subject.
Contents
Volume 1: Biology and Management
History
Laws, Regulations and Policies
Taxonomy of Nonhuman Primates Used in Biomedical Research in the U.S.
Functional Morphology
Study of Primate Social Behavior
Behavioral Management, Enrichment and Psychological Well-being of Laboratory Nonhuman Primates
Behavioral Disorders
Reproduction and Breeding in Nonhuman Primates
Laboratory Primate Housing
Nutrition
Animal Identification and Record Keeping: Current Practice and Use
Preventative Medicine
Clinical techniques
Surgery
Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Primates In Transplantation Biology and Xenotransplantation
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Biosafety
Nonhuman Primates in Safety and Efficacy Evaluation
