Laboratory Animal Medicine

by Lynn C. Anderson (Editor), Franklin M. Loew (Editor), Fred W. Quimby (Editor)

Overview

A volume in the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine series, this second edition has over 40% new material, including the addition of six new topics and many others that are completely rewritten. The book comprehensively covers the biological and disease aspects of laboratory animal medicine while examining other aspects such as the biohazards associated with the use of animal experimentation and factors complicating the bioethics of animal research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080535333
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	06/20/2002
Series:	American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	900
File size:	46 MB
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About the Author

Prof. Fox obtained his Master of Science degree in Medical Microbiology at Stanford University and a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University, Fort Collins. Dr. Fox is an Adjunct Professor at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Diplomate and a past president of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, past president of the Massachusetts Society of Medical Research, past chairman of AAALAC Council, and past chairman of the NCCR/NIH Comparative Medicine Study Section. He also is an elected fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America. In 2004 Professor Fox was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.

Table of Contents

1. Lab Animal Medicine: Historical Perspectives 2. Laws, Regulations, and Policies Affecting the Use of Laboratory Animals 3. Biology and Diseases of Mice 4. Biology and Diseases of Rats 5. Biology and Diseases of Hamsters 6. Biology and Diseases of Guinea Pigs 7. Biology and Diseases of Other Rodents 8. Biology and Diseases of Woodchucks 9. Biology and Diseases of Chinchillas 10. Biology and Diseases of Rabbits 11. Microbiological Quality Control for Laboratory Rodents and Lagomorphs 12. Biology and Diseases of Dogs 13. Biology and Diseases of Cats 14. Biology and Diseases of Ferrets 15. Biology and Diseases of Ruminants: Sheep, Goats, and Cattle 16. Biology and Diseases of Swine 17. Biology and Diseases of Nonhuman Primates 18. Biology and Diseases of Amphibians 19. Biology and Diseases of Reptiles 20. Biology and Management of the Zebrafish 21. Biology and Management of Laboratory Fishes 22. Quails in Biomedical Research 23. Zebra Finches in Biomedical Research 24. Preanesthesia, Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Euthanasia 25. Techniques of Experimentation 26. Gnotobiotics 27. Working Safely with Experimental Animals Exposed to Biohazards 28. Selected Zoonoses 29. Xenozoonoses: The Risk of Infection after Xenotransplantation 30. Occupational Health of Laboratory Animal Personnel 31. Genetic Monitoring of Laboratory Mice and Rats 32. Genetically Modified Animals 33. Factors That Can Influence Animal Research 34. Animal Models in Biomedical Research 35. Research in Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine 36. Design and Management of Animal Facilities 37. Program and Employee Management 38. Laboratory Animal Behavior 39. Laboratory Animal Welfare

Editorial Reviews

"...for laboratory animal medicine trainees preparing for the board certification examination or practicing laboratory animal veterinarians, this book is an indispensable reference that is well worth the price." —Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Laboratory Animal Medicine, Third Edition

"...this new edition has maintained the level of quality and quantity one has come to expect from the ACLAM publication series. In its absence, an animal research library should be considered incomplete." —Laboratory Animal Practitioner, 2003

"This book offers students of veterinary medicine with practicing or interested scientists in biology and medicine with clearly written and scientifically valid information on the animals used in biomedical research. While the well chosen photographs and illustrations are important and necessary compliments to the text information, the detailed 60-page index allows 'point-source' location of specific details...well organized, well written, and well published, this volume offers much to many who will be seeking its facts and figures." —Vet Human Toxicol, 2003

"This book is written in a clear, readable style that is informative on each topic without significant changes in style among the 32 chapters...a valuable reference for those who need this type of laboratory animal information." —Veterinary Pathology, 2003

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Jennifer M Criley, DVM DACLAM(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
Description: Part of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine blue book educational series, this is an updated, detailed overview of numerous aspects of laboratory animal medicine and management. The previous edition was published in 2002.
Purpose: It is intended to provide a broad range of information on important concepts regarding the use of animals in biomedical research.
Audience: Scientists and veterinarians who use or provide care for animals used in research will find this book of value. It will be of particular value to those early in their careers but serves as a useful inclusive reference for laboratory animal veterinarians and scientists at all career stages. The editors and chapter contributors are recognized authorities in the field.
Features: The book covers the biology, husbandry, diseases, and research uses of species important in biomedical research, with each species covered in a separate chapter. Experimental methodology, genetic engineering, facility design and management, and animal welfare are also covered. It also includes an overview of the history of the field of laboratory animal medicine and animal regulatory oversight. The book is consistently organized in an easy to follow format. An outline begins each chapter, making the book easy to use as a quick reference. Normative data is included for many species in a convenient tabular format. The index is inclusive and easy to use. Color figures throughout the book enhance understanding. All information is well referenced.
Assessment: Laboratory animal medicine is a rapidly evolving field. This is a needed update of one of the most inclusive laboratory animal medicine book available. This edition has expanded the information on chinchillas and added chapters on zebra finches and Japanese quail. Important chapters on gnotobiotics, program management, occupational health, and animal welfare have also been added. All of the content has been updated to reflect available new data, technology, and regulatory guidance.

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