Overview

The second edition of an international bestseller, this book provides veterinary specialists as well as veterinary and biomedical researchers with detailed information about laboratory animal genetics, diseases, health monitoring, nutrition, and environmental impact on animal experiments. Completely revised and updated, Volume I now contains expanded coverage of topics such as procedures in genetic engineering, surgical techniques, and humane endpoints and the treatment of pain and suffering in laboratory animals. It includes a new, streamlined chapter that combines the review of alternative techniques to animal experimentation such as the use of isolated organs, cell cultures, and computer simulations.

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Author:   Jann Hau (University of Copenhagen, Denmark) ,  Steven J. Schapiro (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Bastrop, USA) ,  Jann Hau (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.134kg
ISBN:  

9780849310867

ISBN 10:   0849310865
Pages:   566
Publication Date:   28 October 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781420084559
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

The Contribution of Laboratory Animals to Medical Process, F. Grieder and J. Strandberg Animal Research Ethics, A. Olsson, P. Robinson, K. Pritchett, and P. Sandoe An Overview of Global Legislation, Regulation and Policies on the Use of Animals for Scientific Research, Testing or Education, K. Bayne and P. de Greeve Assessment of Animal Care and Use Programs and Facilities, J. Miller, H. van Herck, R.L. Larson Education and Training, N. Duffee, T. Nevalainen and J. Hau Laboratory Animal Science and Service Organizations, P. Vergara and G. Demers Laboratory Animal Allergy, R. Preece and A. Renstroem Equipment for Conventional, Barrier, and Containment Housing Systems, J. Hessler and U. Hoeglund Laboratory Animal Genetics and Genetic Quality Control, M. Festing Phenotypic Characterization of Genetically Engineered Mice C. Rubin, S. Knoblaugh, W. Ladiges Health Status and Health Monitoring, A. Kornerup Hansen Nutrient Requirements, Experimental Design and Feeding Schedules in Animal Experimentation, J. Ritskes-Hoitinga and A. Chwalibog Impact of the Biotic and Abiotic Environment on Animal Experiments, N. Johnston and T. Nevalainen Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis, M. Festing and B. Weigler Common Nonsurgical Techniques and Procedures, C. Pekow and V. Baumans Production of Polyclonal and Monoclonal Antibodies, C. Hendriksen and J. Hau Laboratory Animal Analgesia, Anesthesia and Euthanasia, P. Hedenqvist and L. Hellebrekers Welfare Assessment and Humane Endpoints, D. Morton and J. Hau Surgery: Basic Principles and Procedures, H. Waynforth, M. Swindle, H. Elliott and A. Smith Microsurgical Procedures in Experimental Research, S. Steinbruchel Postmortem Procedures, R. Feinstein and K. Waggie Alternatives: Refinement, Reduction and Replacement of Animal Use in the Life Sciences, A. Goldberg and K. Drnec

Reviews

[A] valuable reference book, and potentially a course book for undergraduate and graduate laboratory animal science courses. [T]he text is well organized and well referenced. I would highly recommend this book as a reference text for all scientists using traditional laboratory animal species . - Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science, Vol. 43, No. 5, Sept. 2004 well written, user friendlyit fills a current void by collecting together current practices in the scientific use of animals. Each chapter is well referenced and the book would be a valuable addition to the reference collections of animal facilities and research establishments. - in Animal Welfare Hau and Van Hoosier have drawn together information of the highest quality. . . both volumes of this book will be valuable additions to the shelves of any veterinary surgeon involved in the field, either as a named vet or as a member of the multidisciplinary scientific team required in modern biomedical research. - in The Veterinary Record The text is quite easy to navigate using the chapter contents and index. The photographs and tables are clear and well used throughout. The vast scope of information that this handbook contains is diverse, informative, and quite useful. The strength of these volumes is in their ability to cover a broad range of topics yet in such detail. This set would be an asset to the graduate student and researcher needing an excellent reference manual. - in Animal Lab News

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