Full Description
Laboratory Animal Medicine, Fourth Edition - A volume in the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) blue books series - is the most authoritative reference on Laboratory Animals biology, health, and care. Edited by recognized experts in laboratory animal science, endorsed as the official material for certification by ACLAM, this reference defines the standard for all aspects of humane animal use and scientific investigations.
This new edition implements significant changes in the area. The Animal Welfare chapter moved to the beginning of the book, highlighting this subject's importance, and was expanded to include Euthanasia, previously covered on the anesthesia chapter. Further updates include the addition of hamsters & gerbils to the Guinea Pig chapter, the woodchuck and chinchillas are now included in the other rodents' chapter, instead of a dedicated chapter. The non-human primates' chapter was separated into two chapters: New and Old-World primates. The zebra finch and quail chapters were combined and now also include pigeons. The chapter on genetically modified animals was expanded to include additional CRISPR manipulation and genetic monitoring in key model species. The Microbiome Research chapter was added to account for this key factor and its importance in research. A chapter on transplant medicine was added and also covers xenozoonoses.
The species-specific chapters are written at a level suitable for veterinarians and research scientists. Management chapters are suitable for program directors and facility managers both in academic and corporate settings. This edition continues the tradition of Laboratory Animal Medicine in setting the standards for the Laboratory Animal Science community, expanding, and updating the coverage following current and future practice in the area.
Contents
1. Laboratory Animal Medicine Historical Perspectives
2. Animal Welfare (incl euthanasia)
3. Laws, Regulations, and Policies Affecting the Use of Laboratory Animals
4. Biology and Diseases of Mice
5. Biology and Diseases of Rats
6. Guinea Pigs, Hamsters & Gerbils
7. Biology and Diseases of Other Rodents
8. Biology and Diseases of Rabbits
9. Microbiological Quality Control for Laboratory Rodents and Lagomorphs
10. Biology and Diseases of Dogs
11. Biology and Diseases of Cats
12. Biology and Diseases of Ferrets
13. Biology and Diseases of Ruminants
14. Biology and Diseases of Swine
15. New World Primates
16. Old World Primates
17. The Biology and Management of the Zebrafish and Other Fish
18. Other Fish
19. Biology and Diseases of Amphibians
20. Biology and Diseases of Reptiles
21. Biology and Diseases of Avian Models in Research
22. Animal Models in Biomedical Research
23. Techniques of Experimentation
24. Pre-anesthesia, Anesthesia, Analgesia
25. Factors that Influence Animal Research
26. Design and Management of Research Facilities & Lab Animal Programs
27. Working Safely with Experimental Animals Exposed to Biohazards
28. Zoonoses
29. Genetically Modified Animals
30. Gnotobiotics
31. Microbiome Research
32. Infectious Disease Research and Biocontainment
33. Transplant Medicine
33. Program Management
34. Lab Animal Behavior
