Overview

Now in its third edition, Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine serves as an introductory resource for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, and laboratory staff on treatment and management of laboratory animals, including mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, ferrets, and non-human primates. Each species chapter follows a simple and easy-to-use format, covering behavior, anatomic and physiological features, breeding and reproduction, husbandry, handling and restraint, blood collection, urine collection, drug administration, anesthesia, surgery, postoperative care, therapeutic agents, and diseases. Convenient tables supply essential biological and physiological data, blood values, and information on drug dosaging. Appendices include normal values or hematological data and serum biochemical data, as well as a listing of organizations in laboratory animal medicine. Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine not only facilitates safe and humane treatment of animals in laboratory settings but also can serve as a practical guide for veterinary practitioners and technicians who are faced with many of these same species in daily practice.

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Author:   Karen Hrapkiewicz ,  Leticia Medina
Publisher:   Iowa State University Press
Imprint:   Iowa State University Press
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.908kg
ISBN:  

9780813829661

ISBN 10:   0813829666
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   30 October 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

About the Authors. Preface. 1 Introduction to Laboratory Animal Medicine. Organizations. Animals Used in Research, Product Safety Testing, and Teaching. The 3R's: Reduction, Replacement, and Refinement. Internet Resources. Technical References. 2 Regulations, Policies, and Principles Governing the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Animal Welfare Act and Regulations. General References. 3 Facility, Equipment, Housing, and Management. Laboratory Animal Facility Design. Biosecurity. Facility Equipment. Housing. Management. General References. Technical References. 4 Mice. Genetics. Ecologic Types. Uses. Behavior. Anatomic and Physiologic Features. Breeding and Reproduction. Husbandry. Techniques. Therapeutic Agents. Introductionto Diseases of Mice. Internet Resources. General References. Technical References. 5 Rats. Genetics. Ecologic Types. Uses. Behavior. Anatomic and Physiologic Features. Breeding and Reproduction. Husbandry. Techniques. Therapeutic Agents. Introduction to Diseases of Rats. Internet Resources. General References. Technical References. 6 Gerbils. Uses. Behavior. Anatomic and Physiologic Features. Breeding and Reproduction. Husbandry. Techniques. Therapeutic Agents. Introduction to Diseases of Gerbils. General References. Technical References. 7 Hamsters. Uses. Behavior. Anatomic and Physiologic Features. Breeding and Reproduction. Husbandry. Techniques. Therapeutic Agents. Introduction to Diseases of Hamsters. General References. Technical References. 8 Guinea Pigs. Uses. Behavior. Anatomic and Physiologic Features. Breeding and Reproduction. Husbandry. Techniques. Therapeutic Agents. Introduction to Diseases of Guinea Pigs. Internet Resources. General References. Technical References. 9 Chinchillas. Uses. Behavior. Anatomic and Physiologic Features. Breeding and Reproduction. Husbandry. Techniques. Therapeutic Agents. Introduction to Diseases of Chinchillas. General References. Technical References. 10 Rabbits. Breeds. Uses. Behavior. Anatomic and Physiologic Features. Breeding and Reproduction. Husbandry. Techniques. Therapeutic Agents. Introduction to Diseases of Rabbits. Internet Resources. General References. Technical References. 11 Ferrets. Uses. Behavior. Anatomic and Physiologic Features. Breeding and Reproduction. Husbandry. Techniques. Therapeutic Agents. Introduction to Diseases of Ferrets. Internet Resources. General References. Technical References. 12 Nonhuman Primates. Taxonomy. Uses. Behavior. Anatomic and Physiologic Features. Breeding and Reproduction. Husbandry. Techniques. Therapeutic Agents. Introduction to Diseases of Nonhuman Primates. Internet Resources. General References. Technical References. 13 Research Variables and Quality Control. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors. Quality Control. General References. Technical References. Appendix 1: Normal Values. Appendix 2: CD Images. Index.

Reviews

This was both an enjoyable and interesting book and its extensive coverage of laboratory animal health is without doubt its greatest strength. (BTS Newsletter) I found this book to be well written and neatly organized. It contains valuable, up-to-date information ... .The text is well written and informative and will serve as a helpful reference. (Exotic DVM Magazine)

Author Information

Karen Hrapkiewicz, DVM, MS, DACLAM, is Program Director of Veterinary Technology, Department of Laboratory Animal Resources, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Leticia Medina, DVM, DACLAM, is Manager of Animal Welfare and Compliance, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL.

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