Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals

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Everyone working with animals, veterinarians, zookeepers, trainers and hobbyists, will want a copy of this volume! Books on the care of individual species are common enough, but this tome, in addition to bringing together guidance on over two dozen species, also emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural history of the ancestral species. The behavior of Jungle Fowl in the forests of India may not seem relevant to someone raising domestic chickens but the significance of such information will not be lost to the readers of BBLA. It is an invaluable addition to the literature on animal care.

-- Peter H. Klopfer, Professor Emeritus, Biology Department, Duke University, USA

Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals represents a new and insightful way of looking at the behavior and welfare of laboratory animals. Each of the three sections provides fresh insights into their topic: Part 1 uniquely covers behavior in broad terms, Part 2 addresses most animals used in a laboratory setting, and Part 3 provides the ethograms of various animals, something not previously available for most of them. Chapters are written by individuals intimately familiar with the topic they cover. The editors have done an excellent job at harmonizing materials from people with different writing styles who are covering animals that are extremely diverse in their behaviors. Because of this, the book will serve as an excellent resource for individuals interested in laboratory animals and animal behavior.

-- Bonnie V. Beaver, Professor, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Texas A&M University, USA

BBLA has been devised with great insight with respect to the organisation and information to provide robust assessment for the behavioral biology that laboratory animals utilise. While the information of BBLA provides very comprehensive knowledge, the authors maintain a strong sense of conversational tone and include examples to address topics effectively. After reviewing Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals, I think this book is a must have for any laboratory animal manager's bookshelf.

-- Dr Colton Miller, in Laboratory Animals Professional, Nov 2021

Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals is an outstanding resource for understanding and interpreting the behavior of 25 commonly used species and/or groups of laboratory animals. The authors provide documentation that animal species maintained in captivity for many generations still retain the same behavior patterns as their wild counterparts so being aware of these behaviors can improve animal welfare. For each species discussed information is presented to differentiate normal from abnormal behavior and suggestions and guidelines are given for modification of housing, husbandry and experimental techniques to be more compatible with each species' behavioral needs, thus decreasing stress and enhancing well-being. This text is highly recommended as a resource for veterinarians, animal facility managers and staff, investigators and IACUC's.-- Nanette Kleinman for the June 2022 edition of ACLAM magazine

I recommend Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals for anyone with an interest in studying the behaviour and welfare of laboratory animal species, as well as animal welfare officers, designated veterinarians, and all those responsible for animal care and behavioural management in research laboratories, as well as in parks and zoos hosting these species. Lecturers in animal welfare-related topics will also find an essential science-based reference for both them and their students. This includes those teaching modules EU-3.1, EU-4, and EU-5 in laboratory animal courses following EU-functions.

-- Nuno Henrique Franco, Universidade do Porto, in Animal Welfare (UFAW) Vol 31, Issue 3, July 2022 Everyone working with animals, veterinarians, zookeepers, trainers and hobbyists, will want a copy of this volume! Books on the care of individual species are common enough, but this tome, in addition to bringing together guidance on over two dozen species, also emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural history of the ancestral species. The behavior of Jungle Fowl in the forests of India may not seem relevant to someone raising domestic chickens but the significance of such information will not be lost to the readers of BBLA. It is an invaluable addition to the literature on animal care.

-- Peter H. Klopfer, Professor Emeritus, Biology Department, Duke University, USA

Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals represents a new and insightful way of looking at the behavior and welfare of laboratory animals. Each of the three sections provides fresh insights into their topic: Part 1 uniquely covers behavior in broad terms, Part 2 addresses most animals used in a laboratory setting, and Part 3 provides the ethograms of various animals, something not previously available for most of them. Chapters are written by individuals intimately familiar with the topic they cover. The editors have done an excellent job at harmonizing materials from people with different writing styles who are covering animals that are extremely diverse in their behaviors. Because of this, the book will serve as an excellent resource for individuals interested in laboratory animals and animal behavior.

-- Bonnie V. Beaver, Professor, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Texas A&M University, USA

BBLA has been devised with great insight with respect to the organisation and information to provide robust assessment for the behavioral biology that laboratory animals utilise. While the information of BBLA provides very comprehensive knowledge, the authors maintain a strong sense of conversational tone and include examples to address topics effectively. After reviewing Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals, I think this book is a must have for any laboratory animal manager's bookshelf.

-- Dr Colton Miller, in Laboratory Animals Professional, Nov 2021

Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals is an outstanding resource for understanding and interpreting the behavior of 25 commonly used species and/or groups of laboratory animals. The authors provide documentation that animal species maintained in captivity for many generations still retain the same behavior patterns as their wild counterparts so being aware of these behaviors can improve animal welfare. For each species discussed information is presented to differentiate normal from abnormal behavior and suggestions and guidelines are given for modification of housing, husbandry and experimental techniques to be more compatible with each species' behavioral needs, thus decreasing stress and enhancing well-being. This text is highly recommended as a resource for veterinarians, animal facility managers and staff, investigators and IACUC's.

-- Nanette Kleinman for the June 2022 edition of ACLAM magazine

I recommend Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals for anyone with an interest in studying the behaviour and welfare of laboratory animal species, as well as animal welfare officers, designated veterinarians, and all those responsible for animal care and behavioural management in research laboratories, as well as in parks and zoos hosting these species. Lecturers in animal welfare-related topics will also find an essential science-based reference for both them and their students. This includes those teaching modules EU-3.1, EU-4, and EU-5 in laboratory animal courses following EU-functions.

-- Nuno Henrique Franco, Universidade do Porto, in Animal Welfare (UFAW) Vol 31, Issue 3, July 2022