Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare

Laboratory Animal Management

Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare is a practical reference for the care, management, and welfare of animals used in scientific research. The fourth edition covers husbandry, handling, training, environmental enrichment, ethics, legislation, anesthesia, analgesia, humane endpoints, and practical laboratory techniques, with dedicated sections for different species. It is designed for veterinarians, animal technicians, researchers, study directors, and other personnel involved in laboratory animal care.

Key Features

• Laboratory animal management
• Animal welfare and best practice
• Husbandry and handling
• Research animal training
• European legislation
• Research ethics
• Environmental enrichment
• Humane endpoints
• Pain and stress management
• Anesthesia and analgesia
• Surgical and practical techniques
• Species-specific care
• Animal technicians and veterinarians
• Scientific research procedures
• Bench-top reference