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OverviewThe 2e of the gold standard text in the field, Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research. The Biology and Management volume provides basic information on the natural biology of nonhuman primates and the current state of knowledge regarding captive management. Each chapter contains an extensive list of bibliographic references, photographs, and graphic illustrations to provide the reader with a thorough review of the subject. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christian R. Abee (University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative, Medicine and Research, Bastrop, Texas, U.S.A.) , Keith Mansfield (Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research,Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.) , Suzette D. Tardif (Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, San Antonio, TX USA) , Timothy Morris (The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, The University of Nottingham, Leicestershire, UK)Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Academic Press Inc Edition: 2nd edition Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 27.60cm Weight: 1.780kg ISBN: 9780123813657ISBN 10: 0123813654 Pages: 536 Publication Date: 09 May 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsVolume 1: Biology and Management History Laws, Regulations and Policies Taxonomy of Nonhuman Primates Used in Biomedical Research in the U.S. Functional Morphology Study of Primate Social Behavior Behavioral Management, Enrichment and Psychological Well-being of Laboratory Nonhuman Primates Behavioral Disorders Reproduction and Breeding in Nonhuman Primates Laboratory Primate Housing Nutrition Animal Identification and Record Keeping: Current Practice and Use Preventative Medicine Clinical techniques Surgery Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Primates In Transplantation Biology and Xenotransplantation Anesthesia and Analgesia Biosafety Nonhuman Primates in Safety and Efficacy EvaluationReviewsThis second edition provides major advances to the previous edition, particularly by introducing a more international perspective, especially with regard to regulatory oversight of nonhuman primate care. for any investigator interested in the applications and practice of nonhuman primate research in the biomedical sciences, these second edition books will be essential. --The Quarterly Review of Biology, September 2013 As with the first edition of this book, I consider it a gold standard reference and an essential addition for those in the laboratory animal medicine field.The major strengths of this book include text that is rich with pertinent quality information, updates with color photos, addition of internet links, the overall easy-to-read layout and organizational scheme, and choice of highly knowledgeable authors. --Laboratory Animal Practitioner, 46(3): 2013 This book is a must-read for policy-makers especially within the Ministries of Trade, Food and Agriculture, and related agencies. It is a good technical material for the Food and Drugs, and the Ghana Standards Authorities, Universities, Research Institutions and Students of food science, international relations, development economics, agribusiness, and associated disciplines. --Laboratory Animal Practitioner, 46(3): 2013 This second edition provides major advances to the previous edition, particularly by introducing a more international perspective, especially with regard to regulatory oversight of nonhuman primate care... for any investigator interested in the applications and practice of nonhuman primate research in the biomedical sciences, these second edition books will be essential. --The Quarterly Review of Biology, September 2013 As with the first edition of this book, I consider it a gold standard reference and an essential addition for those in the laboratory animal medicine field...The major strengths of this book include text that is rich with pertinent quality information, updates with color photos, addition of internet links, the overall easy-to-read layout and organizational scheme, and choice of highly knowledgeable authors. --Laboratory Animal Practitioner, 46(3): 2013 This book is a must-read for policy-makers especially within the Ministries of Trade, Food and Agriculture, and related agencies. It is a good technical material for the Food and Drugs, and the Ghana Standards Authorities, Universities, Research Institutions and Students of food science, international relations, development economics, agribusiness, and associated disciplines. --Laboratory Animal Practitioner, 46(3): 2013 Author InformationKeith Mansfield is Associate Director for Resource and Collaborative Affairs and Chair, Division of Primate Resources, New England National Primate Research Center, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Southborough, US. His research focuses on primarily on the recognition of spontaneously occurring infectious diseases of nonhuman primates and their development into novel animal models to investigate disease pathogenesis. Suzette D. Tardif, Ph.D., is the Associate Director of Research at the Southwest National Primate Research Center. She is an adjunct faculty of The Barshop Institute. The Tardif laboratory's activities center on the development of the marmoset monkey as a disease model. Dr. Tardiff is a past-President of the American Society of Primatologists. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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