Laboratory Animal Medicin

Laboratory Animal Medicine

An authoritative reference on the biology, health, welfare, and management of animals used in biomedical research. The fourth edition provides updated guidance on laboratory animal care, species-specific medicine, animal welfare, genetically modified models, microbiological monitoring, regulatory compliance, and research program management.

Key Features

• Covers major laboratory animal species used in biomedical research
• Examines animal biology, diseases, health, and management
• Provides renewed emphasis on laboratory animal welfare
• Expands coverage of non-human primates, fish, and avian models
• Discusses genetically modified animals and modern genetic engineering
• Covers microbiological monitoring and colony health assessment
• Addresses environmental monitoring and sentinel-free health monitoring
• Explores animal models for microbiome, infectious disease, and transplant research
• Covers regulatory requirements, policies, and laws
• Addresses employee health, safety, and compassion fatigue
• Discusses experimental design, research rigor, and animal models
• Provides guidance on laboratory animal program and facility management
• Supports humane and scientifically rigorous use of research animals
• Useful for laboratory animal veterinarians, research scientists, program directors, facility managers, and veterinary students