Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine: An Introduction

About the Authors Preface About the Companion Web Site 1 Introduction to Laboratory Animal Medicine Animals Used in Research, Teaching and Testing Ethical Considerations Organizations References Further Reading Chapter 1 Review 2 Regulations, Policies, and Principles Governing the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Animal Welfare Act and Regulations Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Other Regulations, Policies, Guidance Documents, and Organizations References Further Reading Chapter 2 Review 3 Facility Design, Housing, Equipment, and Management Laboratory Animal Facility Design Common Facility Classifications Housing Facility Equipment Management References Further Reading Chapter 3 Review 4 Mice Genetics Microbiologic Classifications Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Breeding and Reproduction Husbandry Techniques Special Techniques: Transgenic Production Technology Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Mice References Further Reading Chapter 4 Review 5 Rats Genetics Microbiologic Classifications Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Breeding and Reproduction Husbandry Techniques Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Rats References Further Reading Chapter 5 Review 6 Gerbils Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Breeding and Reproduction Husbandry Techniques Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Gerbils References Further Reading Chapter 6 Review 7 Hamsters Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Breeding and Reproduction Husbandry Techniques Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Hamsters References Further Reading Chapter 7 Review 8 Guinea Pigs Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Breeding and Reproduction Husbandry Techniques Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Guinea Pigs References Further Reading Chapter 8 Review 9 Chinchillas Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Breeding and Reproduction Husbandry Techniques Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Chinchillas References Further Reading Chapter 9 Revie 10 Zebrafish Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Reproduction and Life Stages Husbandry Techniques Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Zebrafish References Further Reading Chapter 10 Review 11 Rabbits Breeds Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Breeding and Reproduction Husbandry Techniques Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Rabbits References Further Reading Chapter 11 Review 12 Ferrets Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Breeding and Reproduction Husbandry Techniques Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Ferrets References Further Reading Chapter 12 Review 13 Primates Taxonomy Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Breeding and Reproduction Husbandry Techniques Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Nonhuman Primates References Further Reading Chapter 13 Review 14 Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Pigs Uses Behavior Anatomic and Physiologic Features Breeding and Reproduction Husbandry Techniques Therapeutic Agents Introduction to Diseases of Agricultural Animals of Particular Importance to Research References Further Reading Chapter 14 Review 15 Research Variables, Biosecurity, and Colony Health Surveillance Research Variables Biosecurity and Exclusion of Contaminants Animal Colony Health Surveillance References Further Reading Chapter 15 Review Appendix 1: Normal Values Appendix 2: Comparative Biologic and Reproductive Values by Species Answers to Review Questions Index