Description
The Laboratory Rat, Second Edition features updated information on a variety of topics including: rat genetics and genomics, both spontaneous and induced disease; state-of-the-art technology for housing and husbandry; occupational health, and experimental models. A premier source of information on the laboratory rat that will be of interest to veterinary and medical students, senior graduate, graduate students, post-docs and researchers who utilize animals in biomedical research.- At least 50% new information than first edition- Includes topics on rat genetics and genomics, occupational health, and experimental models- The premier source of information on the laboratory rat
Table of Contents
Anesthesia and SurgeryAssisted ReproductionBacterial and Mycotic DiseaseBehavior and Behavioral AnalysisCardiovascular ResearchEmbryology and TeratologyEuthanasia and NecropsyExperimental Modeling and Research MethodologyGerontology and Age-Associated LesionsGnotobiologyHealth SurveillanceHematology and Clinical BiochemistryHistorical FoundationsHousing and EnvironmentImmunologyLegal and Ethical PerspectivesMedical Management and Diagnostic approachesMetabolic, Traumatic and Miscellaneous DiseaseMorphophysiologyNeoplastic DiseaseNutritionOccupational HealthParasitic DiseaseReproduction and BreedingSpontaneous and Induced MutantsTaxonomyToxicologyTransgenics, Phenotyping and the Rat GenomeViral DiseaseWild and Black RatsWild and Miscellaneous "Rats"
