Description
Laboratory Animal Medicine, Third Edition, is a fully revised publication from the American College of Laboratory Medicine's acclaimed blue book series. It presents an up-to-date volume that offers the most thorough coverage of the biology, health, and care of laboratory animals.The book is organized by species, with new inclusions of chinchillas, birds, and program and employee management, and is written and edited by known experts in the fields.Users will find gold-standard guidance on the study of laboratory animal science, as well as valuable information that applies across all of the biological and biomedical sciences that work with animals.- Organized by species for in-depth understanding of biology, health, and best care of animals- Features the inclusion of chinchillas, quail, and zebra finches as animal models- Offers guidance on program and employee management- Covers regulations, policies, and laws for laboratory animal management worldwide
Table of Contents
1. Lab Animal Medicine: Historical Perspectives2. Laws, Regulations, and Policies Affecting the Use of Laboratory Animals3. Biology and Diseases of Mice4. Biology and Diseases of Rats5. Biology and Diseases of Hamsters6. Biology and Diseases of Guinea Pigs7. Biology and Diseases of Other Rodents8. Biology and Diseases of Woodchucks9. Biology and Diseases of Chinchillas10. Biology and Diseases of Rabbits11. Microbiological Quality Control for Laboratory Rodents and Lagomorphs12. Biology and Diseases of Dogs13. Biology and Diseases of Cats14. Biology and Diseases of Ferrets15. Biology and Diseases of Ruminants: Sheep, Goats, and Cattle16. Biology and Diseases of Swine17. Biology and Diseases of Nonhuman Primates 18. Biology and Diseases of Amphibians19. Biology and Diseases of Reptiles20. Biology and Management of the Zebrafish21. Biology and Management of Laboratory Fishes22. Quails in Biomedical Research23. Zebra Finches in Biomedical Research24. Preanesthesia, Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Euthanasia25. Techniques of Experimentation26. Gnotobiotics27. Working Safely with Experimental Animals Exposed to Biohazards28. Selected Zoonoses29. Xenozoonoses: The Risk of Infection after Xenotransplantation30. Occupational Health of Laboratory Animal Personnel31. Genetic Monitoring of Laboratory Mice and Rats 32. Genetically Modified Animals33. Factors That Can Influence Animal Research34. Animal Models in Biomedical Research35. Research in Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine36. Design and Management of Animal Facilities37. Program and Employee Management38. Laboratory Animal Behavior39. Laboratory Animal Welfare
