The Laboratory Rat
1st Edition
Published on 13. April 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-8493-2565-6 (ISBN)
Description
Laboratory animals, including rats, play an important role in biomedical research and advances. The humane care and management of these animals is an ongoing concern. This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with laboratory rats whose duties include animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures involved with their research. Basic information and common procedures are presented in detail.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Comb bound
Illustrations
49 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 30 s/w Tabellen
49 Halftones, black and white; 30 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-2565-6 (9780849325656)
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Content
Important Biological Features
Introduction
Nomenclature
Behavior
Anatomical and Physiologic Features
Hematology and Clinical Chemistry
Reproduction
Husbandry
Housing
Environmental Enrichment
Nutrition
Sanitation
Transportation
Quality Control
Identification and Records
Management
Regulatory Agencies and Compliance
Voluntary Accreditation
Occupational Health and Zoonotic Diseases
Veterinary Care
Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Diseases of Laboratory Rats
Bacterial Diseases
Viral Diseases
Parasitic Disease
Neoplastic Disease
Age-Related Lesions and Miscellaneous Conditions
Other Disease Conditions
Disease Treatment and Control
Prevention of Infectious Disease
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Aseptic Surgery
Preoperative Issues
Operative Issues
Postoperative Issues
Euthanasia
Experimental Methodology
Restraint
Sampling Techniques
Compound Administration
Other Techniques
Common Research Uses
Other Rats Used in Research
Necropsy
Resources
Organizations
Publications
Electronic Resources
Vendors
References
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Introduction
Nomenclature
Behavior
Anatomical and Physiologic Features
Hematology and Clinical Chemistry
Reproduction
Husbandry
Housing
Environmental Enrichment
Nutrition
Sanitation
Transportation
Quality Control
Identification and Records
Management
Regulatory Agencies and Compliance
Voluntary Accreditation
Occupational Health and Zoonotic Diseases
Veterinary Care
Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Diseases of Laboratory Rats
Bacterial Diseases
Viral Diseases
Parasitic Disease
Neoplastic Disease
Age-Related Lesions and Miscellaneous Conditions
Other Disease Conditions
Disease Treatment and Control
Prevention of Infectious Disease
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Aseptic Surgery
Preoperative Issues
Operative Issues
Postoperative Issues
Euthanasia
Experimental Methodology
Restraint
Sampling Techniques
Compound Administration
Other Techniques
Common Research Uses
Other Rats Used in Research
Necropsy
Resources
Organizations
Publications
Electronic Resources
Vendors
References
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