Laboratory Animal Husbandry: Ethology, Welfare and Experimental Variables

Laboratory Animal Husbandry and Welfare

Written by Michael W. Fox, this book examines the relationship between laboratory animal husbandry, behavior, welfare, and reliable scientific research. It reviews animal-care standards and routine experimental procedures while highlighting environmental and treatment-related variables that may affect animal well-being and research outcomes. The book emphasizes the importance of combining sound scientific methods with humane and ethical animal care.

Key Features:

• Examines laboratory animal husbandry and management practices
• Explores animal behavior and ethology in research settings
• Emphasizes humane treatment and animal welfare
• Reviews established standards for laboratory animal care
• Discusses environmental factors affecting animal health and behavior
• Explains how experimental variables may influence research results
• Highlights the relationship between animal welfare and scientific reliability
• Reviews routine procedures used in laboratory animal research
• Encourages responsible and ethical approaches to animal experimentation
• Serves as a reference for researchers and laboratory animal-care professionals