The Laboratory Rat
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The Laboratory Rat

  1. 756 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Laboratory Rat

About this book

This reference series will provide all researchers using laboratory animals with comprehensive practical information on the various species. Each title in the series is devoted to a particular species, and draws together all available data in a "one-stop", easily accessible source. Each has similar format, with sections on the strains available, their husbandry, and special diets. Also included are sections on gross anatomy, endocrinology, and reproduction, followed by more detailed sections on neuroanatomy, vasculature, cell biology, and histology of particular organs and structures, and a section on molecular biology. High quality illustrations are included throughout and a color plate section is provided. A glossary, list of equipment suppliers, and "Quick Reference Section" are added features. The "Quick Reference Section" brings together all tables from the text, allowing readers to find data swiftly. The first volume in The Handbook of Experimental Animals Series, The Laboratory Rat, provides researchers in academia and industry using laboratory animals with comprehensive, practical information on the species. The Laboratory Rat has been divided into eight sections dealing with: * Strains and their selection for research* Housing and maintenance* Pathogens and diseases* Breeding and reproduction* Anatomy* Physiology* Procedures, including experimental surgery* Emerging techniques, including genetic engineering and molecular technologyKey Features* Provides a valuable, comprehensive reference source for anybody working with the laboratory rat* Formatted in a two-color, user-friendly layout* Includes high-quality illustrations throughout as well as a color plate section* Glossary* Tables in the text are also arranged into one Quick Reference Section for ease of access to the data* Appendix of equipment suppliers

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Yes, you can access The Laboratory Rat by George J. Krinke, Gillian R. Bullock,Tracie Bunton in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Toxicology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. The Laboratory Rat
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. List of Contributors
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Part 1: The History and Development of the Rat as a Laboratory Model
  9. Part 2: Housing and Maintenance
  10. Part 3: Rat Pathogens
  11. Part 4: Reproduction and Breeding
  12. Part 5: Anatomy
  13. Part 6: Physiology
  14. Part 7: Procedures
  15. Part 8: Emerging New Techniques
  16. Appendix 1: Table of Genetic Markers in The Rat
  17. Appendix 2: List of equipment suppliers/vendors by country
  18. Appendix 3: Societies Active in Laboratory Animal Science
  19. Glossary: (Terms defined in the glossary are emboldened in the main text)
  20. Index
  21. Color Plate Section