Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science, Volume I

Essential Principles and Practices
3. New Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4200-8455-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc

Buch, Englisch, 760 Seiten, Format (B × H): 187 mm x 261 mm, Gewicht: 1527 g

Laboratory animal testing provides most of our current knowledge of human physiology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, and pathology. From studies of genetics in fruit flies to studies of cellular processes in genetically modified mice to recent dramatic developments in genetics, translational research, and personalized medicines, biomedical research involving animals remains absolutely essential for the advancement of the medical, veterinary, agricultural, and biological sciences and all rely on access to high-quality laboratory animals as models for humans.
Rooted in the principle that good science can only be performed in environments that promote good animal welfare, this third edition of the bestselling Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science, Vol. 1, Essential Principles and Practices emphasizes the importance of implementing the three R’s: replacing live animals with alternative methods, reducing the number of animals used, and refining techniques to minimize animal discomfort, and integrates these humane principles into almost every chapter.
See what's new in the Third Edition:

New chapters: Applications of Radio-Telemetry in Small Laboratory Animals, Generation and analysis of genetically modified mice, and Physiological, Hematological, and Clinical Chemistry Parameters
Additional mateiral onthe international harmonization of practices and on the continued implementation of the refinement, reduction, and replacement of animal usage in laboratories
Sixteenpagecolor insert
Relevant to virtually all areas of laboratory science and forming the cornerstone of laboratory animal science, each individual chapter focuses on an important subdiscipline of laboratory animal science including humane laws and guidelines; non-surgical, surgical, microsurgical, and post-mortem procedures; genetic modification; nutrition, feeding, and environmental factors; experiment design and alternative methods; and analgesia, anesthesia, and euthanasia. Each chapter can be read in series or as a stand alone text.
A truly international effort from world renowned contributors, Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science, Vol. 1, Essential Principles and Practices, Third Edition is useful as a textbook in laboratory animal science courses for postgraduate and undergraduate students, as a handbook for scientists who work with animals in their research, and for university veterinarians, regulators, and other specialists in laboratory animal science.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hau, Jann

Schapiro, Steven J.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin: Labortiere, Tierversuche

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Contribution of Laboratory Animals to Medical Progress — Past, Present, and Future. Ethics of Animal Research. An Overview of Global Legislation, Regulation and Policies. Assessment of Animal Care and Use Programs and Facilities. Education and Training. Laboratory Animal Science and Service Organizations. Laboratory Animal Allergy and Zoonoses. Laboratory Animal Facilities and Equipment for Conventional, Barrier, and Containment Housing Systems. Laboratory Animal Genetics and Genetic Quality Control. Health Status and Health Monitoring. Nutrient Requirements, Experimental Design, and Feeding Schedules in Animal Experimentation. Impact of the Biotic and Abiotic Environment on Animal Experiments. Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis. Common Nonsurgical Techniques and Procedures. Applications of Radio-Telemetry in Small Laboratory Animals. Immunization for Production of Antibodies. Laboratory Animal Analgesia, Anesthesia, and Euthanasia. Welfare Assessment and Humane Endpoints. Surgery: Basic Principles and Procedures. Microsurgical Procedures in Experimental Research. Postmortem Procedures. Alternatives: Refinement, Reduction and Replacement of Animal Uses in the Life Sciences. Generation and Analysis of Genetically Modified Mice. Physiological, Hematological, and Clinical Chemistry Parameters (including Conversion Factors).