Notes in the Category of C: Reflections on Laboratory Animal Care and Use

Notes in the Category of C: Reflections on Laboratory Animal Care and Use

A thoughtful professional reference on improving laboratory animal care and use, examining current practices, challenges, and future directions in laboratory animal science. It presents practical perspectives on veterinary care, research programs, cost-effectiveness, and the development of better animal models.

Key Features:

• Explores current issues in laboratory animal science
• Discusses improving laboratory animal care and use
• Examines challenges facing research animal programs
• Presents approaches to more cost-effective programs
• Explores advances in laboratory animal medicine
• Supports improved veterinary care and animal welfare
• Discusses development of more informative animal models
• Considers the future direction of laboratory animal science
• Encourages professional dialogue and new approaches
• Useful for laboratory animal veterinarians, researchers, scientists, and research program professionals