Overview

Laboratory animals, play an important role in biomedical research and advances. The humane care and management of these animals is an ongoing concern. This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with rats whose duties include animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures involved with their research. Basic information and common procedures are presented in detail.

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Author:   Patrick E. Sharp (National University of Singapore) ,  Marie C. La Regina (Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780849325656

ISBN 10:   084932565
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   13 April 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781439829868
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Important Biological Features Introduction Nomenclature Behavior Anatomical and Physiologic Features Hematology and Clinical Chemistry Reproduction Husbandry Housing Environmental Enrichment Nutrition Sanitation Transportation Quality Control Identification and Records Management Regulatory Agencies and Compliance Voluntary Accreditation Occupational Health and Zoonotic Diseases Veterinary Care Physical Examination Diagnostic Imaging Diseases of Laboratory Rats Bacterial Diseases Viral Diseases Parasitic Disease Neoplastic Disease Age-Related Lesions and Miscellaneous Conditions Other Disease Conditions Disease Treatment and Control Prevention of Infectious Disease Anesthesia and Analgesia Aseptic Surgery Preoperative Issues Operative Issues Postoperative Issues Euthanasia Experimental Methodology Restraint Sampling Techniques Compound Administration Other Techniques Common Research Uses Other Rats Used in Research Necropsy Resources Organizations Publications Electronic Resources Vendors References OTI#1:

Reviews

The authors have met their stated goal, which was to provide a quick reference source for investigators, technicians and animal caretakers charged with the care and/or use of rats in a research setting. In addition, the book would serve well as a study aid for veterinary trainees new to the field of comparative medicine. This book provides a wealth of rat-specific data in one well-indexed and inexpensive volume. It is clearly worth the investment for those who are part of the targeted audience. -Glen Otto in Contemporary Topics, November 1998

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