Laboratory Animal Medicine, Third Edition, is a fully revised publication from the American College of Laboratory Medicine’s acclaimed blue book series. It presents an up-to-date volume that offers the most thorough coverage of the biology, health, and care of laboratory animals.
The book is organized by species, with new inclusions of chinchillas, birds, and program and employee management, and is written and edited by known experts in the fields.
Users will find gold-standard guidance on the study of laboratory animal science, as well as valuable information that applies across all of the biological and biomedical sciences that work with animals.
Features
Features:
- Organized by species for in-depth understanding of biology, health, and best care of animals
- Features the inclusion of chinchillas, quail, and zebra finches as animal models
- Offers guidance on program and employee management
- Covers regulations, policies, and laws for laboratory animal management worldwide
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
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Introduction
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Origins of Animal Experimentation
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Early Veterinarians in Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine
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The Organizations of Laboratory Animal Science
A. Background
B. The National Society for Medical Research
C. The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
D. The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
E. The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
F. The American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners
G. The Association of Primate Veterinarians
H. The International Association of Colleges of Laboratory Animal Medicine
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Education and Training in Laboratory Animal Medicine
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ACLAM-Sponsored Texts
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Impact of Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines on Laboratory Animal Medicine
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Regulation of Animal Research in the United Kingdom and Canada
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Commercial and Academic Breeding of Rodents
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Conclusion
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Acknowledgment
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References
