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A Guide to Laboratory Animal Technology
About this book
A Guide to Laboratory Animal Technology is a compilation of experiences of animal technicians with regard to laboratory animals in both research and breeding establishments. This book discusses common laboratory species individually with reference to anatomy, reproduction, maintenance, methods of handling, and identification. Studies on the common diseases found on these species are also provided. All aspects of laboratory animal husbandry are considered including equipment, SPF techniques, transport, and law. This selection also includes a guide to examination technique and basic mathematics section that can help students with little experience in either field. This text aims to provide an introduction and guide for the newcomers and students of the profession, as well as a useful comprehensive reference work for all those concerned with animals.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- A Guide to Laboratory Animal Technology
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1. The animal unit and its equipment
- Chapter 2. Sterilisation and disinfection
- Chapter 3. Transport of laboratory animals
- Chapter 4. Experimental animals and the law
- Chapter 5. Euthanasia
- Chapter 6. Feeding and Nutrition
- Chapter 7. Foodstuffs
- Chapter 8. Breeding laboratory animals
- Chapter 9. Manipulations and Special Techniques
- Chapter 10. Specified pathogen free techniques
- Chapter 11. The mouse
- Chapter 12. The Rat
- Chapter 13. The Guinea-Pig
- Chapter 14. The Syrian hamster
- Chapter 15. The rabbit
- Chapter 16. The ferret
- Chapter 17. The cat
- Chapter 18. The dog
- Chapter 19. Simians
- Chapter 20. The Chicken
- Chapter 21. Disease
- Chapter 22. Calculations
- Chapter 23. Examination Technique
- Appendix 1: Tables of practical information
- Appendix 2: Glossary
- Appendix 3: Suggested further reading
- Appendix 4: Journals, newsletters and useful addresses
- Useful Addresses
- Index