Full Description
The book provides extensive and current information on all its subjects, which is presented clearly and concisely in a straightforward language, making it easily comprehensible for students. Moreover, the authors extensive professional experience is reflected in their personal communication style, making the information both educative and profitable for both students and teachers. The book covers topics on pet animals and animal welfare and ethics.
Contents
01. Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science and Importance of Laboratory Animals
02. Ethical Guidelines for Usage of Laboratory Animals in Scientific Research
03. Classification of Laboratory Rats
04. Housing and Care of Laboratory Animals
05. Selection of Laboratory Animals
06. Nutrition and Breeding of Rats and Mice
07. Management of Guinea Pigs and Introduction to Rabbit/Fur Animals
08. Development of Rabbit Keeping
09. Selection and Breeding of Rabbits
10. Care and Management of Young Rabbits
11. Diseases and Their Management in Rabbits Guinea Pigs, Hamster, Rats and Mice
12. Angora Rabbit Management
13. History, Management, Breeds and Utilities of Dogs
14. Housing, Nutrition and General Care of Dogs
15. Breeding of Dogs
16. Insurance, Registration and Dog Shows
17. Management of Cats
18. Management of Pet Birds
19. Introduction and Identification of Body Parts
20. Handling, Sexing, Weaning and Weighing of Laboratory Animals
21. Housing of Laboratory Animals, Equipments, Breeding and Nesting Materials
22. Identification of Animals
23. Record Keeping in An Animal House
24. Computation and Formulation of Feeds for Laboratory Animals, Feeding Schedule and Presentation of Diets
25. Prophylactic Measures Against Disease of Laboratory Animals
26. Sterilization and Disinfection Methods for Laboratory Animals
27. Techniques for the Production of Specific Pathogen Free Animals
28. Techniques for the Production of Germfree Animals
29. Slaughtering and Skinning of Rabbits, Shearing and Preparation of Products
30. Project Preparation
31. Animal Welfare
32. Blood Collection in Laboratory Animals
33. Reproductive Physiology of Laboratory Animals : An Overview
34. Anesthesia in Laboratory Animals
35. List of Major Institutions Maintaining Animal Strains
