Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference
About the Book Series
Books in The Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference Series serve as ready references for individuals involved in the husbandry and management of research animal facilities. Most titles provide a single source reference for a specific species, including information that a student, technician, or investigator would need for the humane care and employment of the indicated species in a research setting.
The Laboratory Swine
2nd Edition
By Peter J. A. Bollen
February 22, 2010
Since the popular first edition was published more than a decade ago, the number of swine used in toxicity studies has increased as an alternative to commonly used non-rodent species, such as dogs and primates. A volume in the Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference Series, The Laboratory Swine, Second ...
The Laboratory Xenopus sp.
1st Edition
By Sherril L. Green
December 02, 2009
Even though Xenopus is one of the two most popular non-mammalian animals used in biomedical research, its value in the lab suffers from a lack of standardization regarding their optimal care, breeding, and housing. Filling the need for such a reference, The Laboratory Xenopus sp provides ...
The Laboratory Canine
1st Edition
By Garrett Field, Todd A. Jackson
October 02, 2006
Laboratory animals, including dogs, play an important role in biomedical research and medical advances. Dogs have a long history of use in research and have contributed enormously to the health and welfare of both humans and animals. The humane care and management of these animals is a fundamental ...
The Laboratory Small Ruminant
1st Edition
By Matthew J. Allen, Gary L. Borkowski
March 30, 1999
The Laboratory Small Ruminant details basic information and common procedures for individuals performing research with small ruminants. Details include duties of animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures. It is designed to assist in the humane care and use of small ruminants...
The Laboratory Hamster and Gerbil
1st Edition
By Karl J. Field, Amber L. Sibold
December 04, 1998
The Laboratory Hamster and Gerbil details basic information and common procedures for individuals performing research with hamsters and gerbils. It includes duties of animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures and assists in the humane care and use...
The Laboratory Cat
1st Edition
By Brent J. Martin
November 25, 1997
This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with cats 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....