This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with guinea pigs in the laboratory. It completely covers all topics pertaining to the humane care of guinea pigs in the laboratory and provides quick, easy-to-use information for investigators, technicians, and animal caretakers.
This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with guinea pigs in the laboratory. It completely covers all topics pertaining t...
Rats have long been recognized as a valuable biomedical research model, notably in the investigation of aging, toxicology, addiction, and common human diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. In many instances, individuals conducting such research studies are charged with important responsibilities, including animal facility management, animal husbandry, veterinary care, regulatory compliance, and various experimental methodologies. With the advent of genetic manipulations and biomedical research technological advances such as bioimaging, the versatility and usefulness of the rat as an...
Rats have long been recognized as a valuable biomedical research model, notably in the investigation of aging, toxicology, addiction, and common hu...
The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate, Second Edition continues the second generation of books in the successful, well-received The Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference Series. This guide presents basic information and common procedures in detail to provide a quick reference source for investigators, technicians, and caretakers in the laboratory setting. It serves as a reference for experienced individuals in the field, as well as students. This newest edition is printed in full color to provide greater clarity to the techniques and concepts discussed. Technical procedures and management practices...
The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate, Second Edition continues the second generation of books in the successful, well-received The Laboratory Animal Poc...
Laboratory animals, including birds, play an important role in biomedical research. The humane care and management of these animals is an ongoing concern. A new addition to the acclaimed "Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference "series, The Laboratory Bird is the first publication dedicated to the care and use of avian species in the research setting.
Covering avian species such as chickens, ducks, doves, parrots, and songbirds that are commonly used as research models, the book is divided into focused chapters that cover a broad range of topics, including:
General avian biology and...
Laboratory animals, including birds, play an important role in biomedical research. The humane care and management of these animals is an ongoing c...
Rodents are the most commonly used species in biomedical research. Individuals conducting rodent research are often responsible to ensure that all areas of anesthesia and analgesia are performed humanely. Anesthetic agent selection, anesthetic monitoring, and postoperative pain assessment and management are essential to the institutional animal care and use program and contribute significantly to the 3Rs by reducing pain and/or distress and refining various procedures.
The Handbook of Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management: Rodents is the first book to...
Rodents are the most commonly used species in biomedical research. Individuals conducting rodent research are often responsible to ensure that all ...
