The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents

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By Mark A. Suckow, Karla A. Stevens and Ronald P. Wilson

The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents is a single volume, comprehensive book sanctioned by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), covering the rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil and other rodents often used in research. This well-illustrated reference won a 2012 PROSE Award for Best Single Volume Reference in Science from the Association of American Publishers. The book includes basic biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, infectious and noninfectious diseases, husbandry and breeding, common experimental methods, and use of the species as a research model. With many expert contributors, this will be an extremely valuable publication for biomedical researchers, laboratory animal veterinarians and other professionals engaged in laboratory animal science. 2012 PROSE Award winner for Best Single Volume Reference in Science from the Association of American Publishers. It offers one-stop resource for advancements in the humane and responsible care of: rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, chinchilla, deer mouse, kangaroo rat, cotton rat, sand rat, and degu. It includes up-to-date, common experimental methods. It is organized by species for easy access during bench research.

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The Laboratory Mouse, 3rd Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Part I: General
Part II: Rabbits
Part III: Guinea Pigs
Part IV: Hamsters
Part V: Chinchillas
Part VI: Other Rodents
Part VII: Formulary and Normative Values

Index

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The Laboratory Rabbit, 2nd Edition

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With laboratory animals, especially rabbits, playing such an important role in biomedical research, the humane care of these animals is an ongoing concern. The Laboratory Rabbit, Second Edition presents basic information and common procedures in detail to provide a quick reference for caretakers, technicians, and researchers in a laboratory setting.

Now in full color, the second edition of this book illustrates management practices and technical procedures with numerous figures and tables. It includes updated tables on anesthetic agents, methods of euthanasia, recommended needle sizes, injection sites, approximate values for injection, and sedative and immobilization agents. Plastic comb-bound for convenient and frequent use, this guide also provides sources and suppliers of additional information on rabbits, feed, and sanitation supplies.

Recommended Book:

Textbook of Rabbit Medicine 3rd Edition

Features

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Provides quick reference on the humane care and use of the rabbit in the laboratory
Includes full color illustrations to enhance understanding
Illustrates management practices and technical procedures with numerous figures and tables in an easy-to-follow format
Adds tables on anesthetic agents, methods of euthanasia, recommended needle sizes, injection sites, and more
Gives possible sources and suppliers of additional information on rabbits, feed, and sanitation supplies

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Important Biological Features
Husbandry
Management
Veterinary Care
Experimental Methodology
Resources and Additional Information

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The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate, 2nd Edition

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Extensively updated to include current literature, The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate, Second Edition, continues to serve as a quick reference source for technicians, caretakers, veterinarians, researchers, and students working with primates in biomedical research. It provides details on basic husbandry and covers biologic characteristics, regulatory compliance, common diseases, and anesthetic management.

The text gives easy-to-follow descriptions of basic technical procedures including restraint, intubation, tuberculin skin testing, and collection of blood and urine samples. It also reviews advanced sampling procedures including collection of bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and rectal mucosal biopsy. The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate presents information in a clear, concise format to allow readers to incorporate concepts and techniques into the standard operating procedures of a facility.

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Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research: Volume 1, Biology and Management, 2nd Edition

Features

Features:

Contains 28 updated tables designed as quick, easy-to-use references for New and Old World species
Provides over 100 photographs and illustrations, most now in color, depicting aspects of nonhuman primate biology, behavior, management practices, diseases, and technical procedures
Gives a concise overview of regulatory considerations for the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research
Expands the Veterinary Care chapter to include new sections on nutritional support, behavioral conditions, dental care, and updated information on anesthetic and analgesic drugs
Presents step-by-step descriptions of common and advanced sampling techniques
Includes extensive resource lists for vendors of animals, feed, sanitation supplies, caging, anesthetic equipment, and veterinary and research supplies

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Important Biological Features

2. Husbandry

3. Management

4. Veterinary Care

5. Experimental Methodology

6. Resources

Index

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The Laboratory Mouse, 2nd Edition

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By Peggy J. Danneman, Mark A. Suckow and Cory Brayton

The Laboratory Mouse, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive book written by international experts. With inclusions of the newly revised European standards on laboratory animals, this will be the most current, global authority on the care of mice in laboratory research. This well-illustrated edition offers new and updated chapters including immunology, viruses and parasites, behavior, enrichment and care standards of laboratory mice across the life sciences, medical and veterinary fields.

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The Laboratory Mouse, 3rd Edition [New]

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Features:

Features four-color illustrations with complete instruction on mouse surgery, anatomy, behavior and care of the mouse in laboratory research
Offers additional chapters on new mouse strains, phenotyping of strains, bacteria and parasites, and immunology
Includes the newly revised EU standards on care, as well as, comparisons to standards and regulations in the US and other countries

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Important Biological Features
Husbandry
Management
Clinical Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Experimental Methodology
Resources and Additional Information

Index

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The Laboratory Hamster and Gerbil

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The Laboratory Hamster and Gerbil details basic information and common procedures for individuals performing research with hamsters and gerbils. It includes duties of animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures and assists in the humane care and use of hamsters and gerbils in the laboratory. It provides quick, easy-to-use information for investigators, technicians, and animal caretakers and includes references to alternative procedures and methods. The book also offers possible sources and suppliers of animals, feed, sanitation supplies, cages, and research and veterinary supplies.

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RSPCA Pet Guide: Care For Your Hamster

Features

Features:

Assists in the humane care and use of hamsters and gerbils in the laboratory
Provides quick, easy-to-use information for investigators, technicians, and animal caretakers
Includes references to alternative procedures and methods
Offers possible sources and suppliers of animals, feed, sanitation supplies, cages, and research and veterinary supplies

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Important Biological Features

Hamsters
- Origin of the Hamster
- Hamster Breeds
- Hamster Behavior
- Anatomic and Physiologic Features of Hamsters
Gerbils
- Origin of the Gerbil
- Gerbil Breeds
- Gerbil Behavior
- Anatomic and Physiologic Features of Gerbils
Normative Values of the Hamster and Gerbil

2. Husbandry

Housing
- Macroenvironment Considerations
- Room Construction Features
- Microenvironment/Caging Considerations
- Cage Size Standards
- Cage Materials and Design
Environmental Conditions
Environmental Enrichment
Nutrition
Cage Sanitation Practices
- Cage Cleaning Frequency
- Special Circumstances
- Methods of Cage Sanitation
Animal Room Sanitation
Sanitation Quality Control
Transportation
Animal Receipt
Record Keeping
- Health Records
- Census
- Work Records
Breeding
- Hamsters
- Gerbils

3. Management

Regulatory Agencies and Compliance
Occupational Health and Zoonotic Diseases
- Bacteria
- Other Occupational Health Issues
- Parasites
- Viruses
Experimental Biohazards

4. Veterinary Care

Veterinary Supplies
The Physical Examination
Quarantine, Stabilization, and Acclimation
Common Clinical Problems
- Diseases of Hamsters
  - Bacterial Diseases
  - Viral Diseases
  - Parasitic Diseases
  - Ectoparasitic Arthropods
  - Miscellaneous Diseases
- Common Diseases of Gerbils
  - Bacterial Diseases
  - Viral Diseases
  - Parasitic Diseases
  - Miscellaneous Diseases and Conditions
Drug Dosages for Hamsters and Gerbils
Disease Prevention Through Sanitation
Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Sedation
- Principles of General Anesthesia
- Administering Anesthesia
- Stages of Anesthesia
- Assessment of Anesthetic Depth
- Postanesthetic Monitoring
- Characteristics of Commonly Used Injectable Anesthetics
- Principles of Gas Anesthesia
- Preanesthetic Management
- Premedication, Sedation, Tranquilization, and Chemical Restraint
Aseptic Surgery
- Asepsis
- Operating Room Procedures
- Patient Preparation
- Surgical Site Preparation
- Surgeon Preparation
- Basic Surgical Techniques
- Surgical Principles to Promote Wound Healing
- Wound Closure
- Complications of Wound Healing
- Guidelines for Selecting Sutures
- Sutures for Closure of Incisions
- Organ and Tissue Sutures
- Suture Needles
- Suturing
- Surgical Knot Tying
- Suture Removal
- Postoperative Management of Pain
- Analgesia
- Postoperative Care of Animals
Euthanasia
- When to Euthanize an Animal
- Guidelines for Recognizing Morbid and Moribund Animals
- Signs of Morbidity (Disease or Illness) in Animals
- Selected Criteria for Euthanasia of Moribund Animals
- Common Methods of Euthanasia
  - Barbiturate Overdose
  - Inhalant Anesthesia
  - Physical Methods

5. Experimental Methodology

Hamster Handling and Restraint
- Methods for Picking a Hamster Up
- Hamster Restraint
Gerbil Handling and Restraint
Sample Collection
- Blood Collection Sites
- Blood Volume
- Blood Collection Vials
- Blood Collection
- Urine and Feces Collection
Test Article/Compound Administration
- Parenteral Route
- Oral Route
- Water and Food
- Implantable Osmotic Pumps
Necropsy
- Equipment
- Technique

6. Resources

Organizations
Publications
Electronic
Purchasing Hamsters and Gerbils
Feed
Cages, Research, and Veterinary Supplies

Bibliography

Index

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The Laboratory Guinea Pig, 2nd Edition

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By Donna J. Clemons and Jennifer L. Seeman

The Laboratory Guinea Pig, 2nd Edition Pig provides a compact and well- illustrated introduction to research on the guinea pig. The second edition of this popular handbook facilitates quick reference to the behavioral and physical traits of the guinea pig, as well as practical information on its unique anatomical and biological features. Numerous tables and color illustrations help the reader identify features of anatomy and understand health issues and care requirements. Supplying a stepwise introduction to common laboratory techniques, the new edition of this trusted reference provides guidance that supports the humane care and use of guinea pigs in the laboratory setting.

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Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs 2nd Edition PDF

Features

Features:

Includes drug dosage and anesthetic protocols, and tables of normative biological data
Details basic information for animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures
Illustrates key concepts and procedures with more than 50 color illustrations
Offers sources and suppliers of animals, feed, sanitation supplies, cages, and research and veterinary supplies
Comb-bound for quick and easy access by investigators, technicians, and animal caretakers

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Important Biological Features

Introduction
Breeds
Behavior
- Individual Behavior
- Social Behavior and Communication
- Aggression and Reproductive Behavior
Anatomic and Physiologic Features
- External Anatomy
- Dentition
- Skeletal System
- Hemolymphatic System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Respiratory System
- Urogenital System
- Miscellaneous Unique Physiologic Features and Normative Values
- Hematology
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function
- Miscellaneous Physiologic and Anatomic Features
- Reproduction

2. Husbandry

Housing
Environmental Conditions
Environmental Enrichment
Nutrition
Sanitation
Transportation
Record Keeping

3. Management

Regulatory Agencies and Compliance
- USDA
- NIH / PHS
- FDA and EPA
- AAALAC International
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Occupational Health and Zoonotic Diseases
Animal Health Monitoring Program

4. Veterinary Care

Basic Veterinary Supplies
Physical Examination of the Guinea Pig
Quarantine
Clinical Signs of Illness
Common Clinical Problems
- Vitamin C Deficiency (Scurvy)
- Bordetella bronchiseptica
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Cervical Lymphadenitis
- Antibiotic Toxicity
- Pregnancy Toxemia
- Salmonellosis
- Alopecia
- Malocclusion
- Protozoal Diseases
- Viral Diseases
- Pododermatitis
- Conjunctivitis
General Treatment of Disease
Disease Prevention through Sanitation
Anesthesia and Analgesia
- Principles of General Anesthesia
- Characteristics of Commonly Used Injectable Anesthetics
- Principles of Gas Anesthesia
- Characteristics of Commonly Used Gas Anesthetics
- Principles of Local Anesthesia
- Sedation and Tranquilization
- Analgesia
- Perianesthetic Management
- Aseptic Surgery
- Postsurgical Management
Euthanasia

5. Experimental Methodology

Restraint
- Manual Restraint
- Restraint Devices
Sampling Techniques
- Blood Collection
- Urine Collection
- Milk Collection
Compound Administration Techniques
- Intravascular (IV)
- Intramuscular (IM)
- Subcutaneous (SC)
- Intraperitoneal (IP)
- Intradermal (ID)
- Oral (PO)
- Intracerebroventricular
- Aural—Inner Ear
Adjuvants
Safety Testing Procedures
- Magnusson Maximization Test
- Buehler Closed-Patch Sensitization Test
- Guinea Pig Antigenicity (Anaphylaxis) Test
- Sereny Test
Necropsy

6. Resources

Organizations
Publications (Books, Periodicals)
Online Resources
Animal Sources
Feed
Equipment
Possible Sources of Cages and Research/Veterinary Supplies
Commercial Laboratories for Animal Health Monitoring

References

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The Laboratory Ferret

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By C. Andrew Matchett, Rena Marr, Felipe M. Berard, Andrew G. Cawthon and Sonya P. Swing

Laboratory animals, including ferrets, play an important role in biomedical research and advances. The humane care and management of these animals remains an ongoing concern. Published in color to provide greater clarity to the techniques and concepts discussed, The Laboratory Ferret presents basic information and common procedures in detail to provide a quick reference for investigators, technicians, and caretakers in the laboratory setting. The book presents a greater understanding of the use of the ferret in research, such as in studies on influenza. It is a valuable, handy reference for experienced individuals and for those without extensive training in working with ferrets.

Recommended Book:

Ferret Medicine and Surgery

Features

Features:

Provides a quick reference source for investigators, technicians, and caretakers on the humane care and use of ferrets in the laboratory setting
Includes tables, illustrations, and concise descriptions of procedures to enhance the user’s understanding
Illustrates management practices and technical procedures with numerous figures and tables in a clear, easy-to-follow format that can easily be incorporated into a facility’s standard operating procedures
Gives possible sources and suppliers of additional information on ferrets, feed, sanitation supplies, cages, and other research and veterinary supplies

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Important Biological Features
Husbandry
Management
Veterinary Care
Experimental Methodology
Resources And Additional Information

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The Laboratory Canine

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By Garrett Field, Todd A. Jackson

The Laboratory Canine Book. Laboratory animals, including dogs, play an important role in biomedical research and medical advances. Dogs have a long history of use in research and have contributed enormously to the health and welfare of both humans and animals. The humane care and management of these animals is a fundamental component of their use in medical research.

The Laboratory Canine clearly presents basic background information covering subjects that apply specifically to dogs used in research settings, such as basic biological features, husbandry, management, veterinary care, experimental methodology, and resources. The book offers guidance on performing a detailed physical examination, including necessary veterinary supplies, clinical signs of illness, clinical conditions, and reference tables of widely used veterinary drugs. It discusses the human-animal bond or the relationship between people and animals and its significance and importance to the quality of research, the health of the animals, and the emotional health of staff caring for or working with animals. It also examines anesthetic and surgical procedures that include pre-, intra-, and post-anesthesia/operative monitoring. The Laboratory Canine contains reference charts for monitoring patients through post-operative recovery and reference tables for anesthetics and analgesics.

Because dogs are a highly visible species in the eyes of the public and regulators, it is important that individuals working with laboratory canines have the proper training and experience. This valuable resource is ideal for those charged with the care and use of canines in a research setting.

Recommended Book:

Notes on Canine Internal Medicine 4th Edition

Features

Features:

Examines regulatory and accrediting agencies that may
impact the use of dogs in research
Provides sources and suppliers of additional information on dogs, research, and veterinary supplies
Presents technical procedures in a clear format that can be easily incorporated into a facility’s standard operating procedures
Describes a thorough and comprehensive cleaning and sanitation program

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Biological Features
Husbandry
Management
Veterinary Care
Experimental Methodology
Resources

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The Illustrated Horse’s Foot: A comprehensive guide

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By Christopher C. Pollitt

Achieve optimal results in equine foot care and treatment! The Illustrated Horse’s Foot: A Comprehensive Guide uses clear instructions in an atlas-style format to help you accurately identify, diagnose, and treat foot problems in horses. Full-color clinical photographs show structure and function as well as the principles of correct clinical examination and shoeing, and a companion website has videos depicting equine foot cases. Written by internationally renowned expert Christoher Pollitt, this resource enhances your ability to treat equine conditions ranging from laminitis to foot cracks, infections, trauma, vascular compromise, and arthritis.

Recommended Book:

Manual of Equine Lameness, 2nd Edition

Features

Features:

Comprehensive coverage addresses a wide range of equine foot conditions.
A unique collection of MIMICs provides beautifully detailed anatomical hoof images.
284 high-quality images show conditions of the equine foot, including many 2-D reconstructions of MRI and CT data.
Step-by-step case histories follow equine patients from initial presentation through diagnosis to treatment and outcome.
A convenient, templated format provides quick access to clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Expert author Chris Pollitt is a pioneer in the use of advanced radiographic, CT, and MRI technology for imaging equine foot and laminitis problems to facilitate accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
A companion website located at pollitthorsesfoot.com located at pollitthorsesfoot.com includes video clips of equine foot cases.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Section 1: Foot Structure and Function

The Hoof
The Hoof Capsule
The Dermis
The Mimics Anatomic Models
Planar Anatomy
The Suspensory Apparatus of the Distal Phalanx
The Circulatory System
Histology
Electron Microscopy
Bones
Joints
Radiography of the Foot
The Palmar Digital Nerve

Section 2: Conditions of the Foot
14. Laminitis
15. Navicular Disease
16. Midline Toe Cracks
17. Seedy Toe (“White Line Disease”)
18. Ossification of the Ungular Cartilages
19. Coronary Band Injury
20. Infected Nail Holes

Index

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The Horse in Motion: The Anatomy and Physiology of Equine Locomotion

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By Sarah Pilliner, Samantha Elmhurst , Zoe Davies

We all want our horses to be able to perform to the best of their ability and we know that an effective training regime has many facets. The horse must be worked correctly, fed a balanced ration, mentally and physically healthy and well looked after. This book examines a further aspect of the horse’s performance: it is designed to help all horse owners and riders to understand how a horse moves and how its anatomy helps, or hinders, the horse’s athletic ability.

First, the book uses sequences of photographs and detailed anatomical drawings to show the systems of support and movement at each phase of each of the horse’s gaits. The walk, trot, canter, gallop and jump are all examined, and the effect of the rider on the horse evaluated so that the rider can take appropriate action to avoid hindering the horse. Tips are provided throughout on ways in which the horse’s life can be made easier, such as saddle fitting, warming up and cooling down procedures.