Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine: An Introduction

Laboratory Animal Medicine

A practical introduction to the care, health, and veterinary management of animals used in biomedical research. The fifth edition covers laboratory animal husbandry, anatomy and physiology, common diseases, veterinary care, research regulations, pain management, and responsible animal use across a wide range of species.

Key Features

• Laboratory animal medicine
• Ethical animal research
• Animal husbandry and housing
• Anatomy and physiology
• Veterinary care and disease management
• Rodents and rabbits
• Ferrets and zebrafish
• Nonhuman primates
• Cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs
• Transgenic and genetically edited models
• Environmental enrichment
• Pain management
• Drug dosages and treatments
• Research facilities and equipment
• Laws and regulatory requirements
• Research variables and technical methods
• Review questions and learning resources