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OverviewThis book demonstrates that good science, animal care, and humane ethics are consonant and complimentary. Many environmental and treatment-related variables that can adversely affect both the animal and the validity of research are detailed. Fox provides a critical review of present standards of laboratory animal husbandry and routine experimental procedures. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael W. FoxPublisher: State University of New York Press Imprint: State University of New York Press Edition: illustrated edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.381kg ISBN: 9780887061387ISBN 10: 0887061389 Pages: 284 Publication Date: 01 June 1986 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 The Laboratory Animal Environment: Room for Concern Chapter 2 Present Standards and Questionable Conditions Chapter 3 Experimental Variables Chapter 4 Social Influences and Pheromones Chapter 5 Social Deprivation and Isolation Effects Chapter 6 Handling, Socialization, and Caretaker Effects Chapter 7 Genotypic and Phenotypic Variables Chapter 8 Alternatives and New Directions Chapter 9 Behavioral and Ethical Aspects of Plain and Suffering in Research Animals Chapter 10 Animal Health and Welfare -- Toward the One Medicine Chapter 11 Animal Rights: Ethical Issues and Human Obligations Appendix I Humane Attitudes in Animal Care Appendix II The Control of the Proximate, Especially Behavioral, Environment Appendix III Section of Animal Welfare Act Relevant to the Veterinarian's Role and Judicial Authority Appendix IV Toward A Philosophy of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care References IndexReviewsAuthor InformationMichael Fox is Director of the Institute for the study of Animal Problems and Scientific Director of The Humane Society of the United States. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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