The Laboratory Guinea Pig
A Volume in the Laboratory Animal Pocket References Series
1st Edition
Published on 25. November 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIV, 168 pages
978-0-8493-2564-9 (ISBN)
Description
This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with guinea pigs in the laboratory. It completely covers all topics pertaining to the humane care of guinea pigs in the laboratory and provides quick, easy-to-use information for investigators, technicians, and animal caretakers. The book includes references to alternative procedures and methods and contains 47 figures. In addition, it offers possible sources and suppliers of animals, feed, sanitation supplies, cages, and research and veterinary supplies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Comb bound
Illustrations
15 s/w Tabellen, 53 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
53 Halftones, black and white; 15 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-2564-9 (9780849325649)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Donna J. Clemons
The Laboratory Guinea Pig
Book
06/2011
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€75.63
Shipment within 15-20 days
Content
Important Biological Features: Introduction. Breeds. Behavior. Anatomical and Physiological Features. Normative Values.- Husbandry: Housing. Environmental Conditions. Environmental Enrichment. Nutrition. Sanitation. Transportation. Record Keeping. Breeding.- Management: Regulatory Agencies and Compliance. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Guinea Pig Quality. Occupational Health and Zoonotic Diseases.- Veterinary Care: Basic Veterinary Supplies. Physical Examination. Common Clinical Problems. Treatment of Disease. Anesthesia and Analgesia. Aseptic Surgery. Euthanasia.- Experimental Methodology: Handling. Handling Devices. Administering Medicines and Compounds. Urine. Body Temperature. Endotracheal Intubation. Necropsy.- Resources: Organizations. Publications. Electronic Resources. Animal Sources. Feed. Equipment.- References.- Index.