Overview
Laboratory animals, including ferrets, play an important role in biomedical research and advances. The humane care and management of these animals remains an ongoing concern. The ferret has emerged as the most popular animal model for studies on influenza. Published in full color to provide greater clarity to the techniques and concepts discussed, this guide presents basic information and common procedures in detail to provide a quick reference source for investigators, technicians, and caretakers in the laboratory setting. It serves as a valuable, handy reference for both experienced individuals and for those without extensive training in working with the ferret.
Full Product Details
Author: C. Andrew Matchett ,
Rena Marr ,
Felipe M. Berard ,
Andrew G. Cawthon
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Volume: 16
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.249kg
ISBN: 9781439861813
ISBN 10: 1439861811
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 09 March 2012
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
The Laboratory Ferret is a useful pocket reference for laboratory animal veterinarians, veterinary technicians, husbandry staff, new researchers, trainers, and exotic animal practitioners. It is a quick and easy read with varied, colorful, and descriptive and high-resolution pictures over its 93 pages of text. The bolded, colored headers and chapter guidelines draw immediate attention to the points at hand and prove to be a useful time-saving tool. The index and references are thorough and comprehensive. ... It will serve well as an easy reference guide for those working with ferrets. -Dr. Erin Mitchell Assistant Director/Clinical Veterinarian, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, Laboratory Animal Practitioner, March 2013
The Laboratory Ferret is a useful pocket reference for laboratory animal veterinarians, veterinary technicians, husbandry staff, new researchers, trainers, and exotic animal practitioners. It is a quick and easy read with varied, colorful, and descriptive and high-resolution pictures over its 93 pages of text. The bolded, colored headers and chapter guidelines draw immediate attention to the points at hand and prove to be a useful time-saving tool. The index and references are thorough and comprehensive. ... It will serve well as an easy reference guide for those working with ferrets. -Dr. Erin Mitchell Assistant Director/Clinical Veterinarian, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, Laboratory Animal Practitioner, March 2013
Author Information
Sonya Swing, Charles A. Matchett, Felipe M. Berard, Andrew G. Cawthon, and Rena D. Marr are with the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
