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OverviewScientific advances in our understanding of animal physiology and behavior often require theories to be revised and standards of practice to be updated to improve laboratory animal welfare. This new book from the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) at the National Research Council, Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory Animals, focuses on the stress and distress which is experienced by animals when used in laboratory research. This book aims to educate laboratory animal veterinarians; students, researchers, and investigators; animal care staff, as well as animal welfare officers on the current scientific and ethical issues associated with stress and distress in laboratory animals. It evaluates pertinent scientific literature to generate practical and pragmatic guidelines. Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory Animals focuses specifically on the scientific understanding of the causes and the functions of stress and distress, the transformation of stress to distress, and the identification of principles for the recognition and alleviation of distress. This book discusses the role of humane endpoints in situations of distress and principles for the minimization of distress in laboratory animals. It also identifies areas in which further scientific investigation is needed to improve laboratory animal welfare in order to adhere to scientific and ethical principles that promote humane care and practice. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Stress and Distress: Definitions 3 Recognition and Assessment of Stress and Distress 4 Avoiding, Minimizing, and Alleviating Distress 5 Topics for Further Investigation and Recommendations Appendix: Tools to Monitor and Assess Health Status and Well-Being in Stress and Distress About the Authors Index Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Earth and Life Studies , Institute for Laboratory Animal Research , Committee on Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory AnimalsPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.231kg ISBN: 9780309108171ISBN 10: 0309108179 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 10 April 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Stress and Distress: Definitions; 5 3 Recognition and Assessment of Stress and Distress; 6 4 Avoiding, Minimizing, and Alleviating Distress; 7 5 Topics for Further Investigation and Recommendations; 8 Appendix: Tools to Monitor and Assess Health Status and Well-Being in Stress and Distress; 9 About the Authors; 10 IndexReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory Animals, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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