The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate

Laboratory Primate Medicine

The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate is a practical reference for the care, management, veterinary treatment, and research use of nonhuman primates. The second edition covers New and Old World species, husbandry, behavior, diseases, regulatory requirements, anesthesia, analgesia, veterinary care, and both basic and advanced sampling techniques. It is designed as a quick reference for laboratory animal veterinarians, technicians, caretakers, researchers, and students.

Key Features

• Nonhuman primate biology
• New and Old World species
• Husbandry and management
• Primate behavior
• Laboratory animal welfare
• Regulatory requirements
• Common diseases
• Veterinary care
• Anesthesia and analgesia
• Dental care
• Nutritional support
• Restraint and intubation
• Blood and urine sampling
• Bone marrow and CSF sampling
• Bronchoalveolar lavage and biopsy