Overview

This 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.

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Author:   Michael W. Fox
Publisher:   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:  

9780887061387

ISBN 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  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 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 Index

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Michael Fox is Director of the Institute for the study of Animal Problems and Scientific Director of The Humane Society of the United States.

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