Laboratory Mouse Procedural Techniques

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By John J. Bogdanske, Scott Hubbard-Van Stelle, Margaret Rankin Riley and Beth Schiffman

Laboratory Mouse Procedural Techniques manual provides much-needed training on the proper handling of mice used in biomedical research. The DVD includes narrated video clips that demonstrate and describe each procedural technique. The manual contains handouts with color illustrations and descriptive text for each technique, including the purpose and application of the procedure, recommended skills, and necessary supplies. It can be used as a training resource and refresher for lab animal veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal care staff, trainers, and research investigators and staff who work with mice.

The Laboratory Mouse, 3Rd Edition

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Features

Features:

Full text narratives and procedural handouts with full-color illustrations of each technique included on the DVD—including purpose and application of the procedure, recommended skills, and necessary supplies
Supplementary chapters that provide normative data for the laboratory rat and mouse

Table of Contents

Section I – Mouse DVD Text and Voice-Over: Disease Management
3. Mouse Handling/Transfer
4. Mouse Restraint
5. Oral Gavage
6. One-Handed Injection Technique
7. Intraperitoneal (IP) Injection (One Person)
8. Intraperitoneal (IP) Injection (One-Person Towel Method)
9. Subcutaneous (SQ) Injection
10. Subcutaneous (SQ) Injection (One-Person Towel Method)
11. Maxillary Bleed
12. Pedal Vein Blood Draw
13. Saphenous Vein Blood Draw
14. Tail Vein Injection
15. Retro-Orbital Bleed (Anesthesia Required)
16. Retro-Orbital Injections (Anesthesia Required)
17. Ear Notching
18. Ear Tagging
Section II – Mouse Procedural Technique Handouts
19. Intraperitoneal (IP) Injection
20. Subcutaneous (SQ) Injection
21. Maxillary Bleed
22. Oral Gavage
23. Pedal Vein Blood Draw
24. Saphenous Vein Blood Draw
25. Retro-Orbital Blood Draw
26. Retro-Orbital Injection
27. Tail Vein Injection
28. Ear Notching/Punching and Ear Tags
Appendix A: Mouse (Mus musculus)
– Physical Characteristics / Anatomical Features
– Behavior
– Sexing and Breeding
– Sources
– Husbandry
– Diet
– Handling and Restraint
– Identification
– Stress Management and Enrichment
– Recognizing Pain and Distress
– Common Diseases and Prevention
– Record Keeping
– Protocols
– Euthanasia
Appendix B: Normative Data for the Laboratory Mouse
– General Information
– Blood and Oxygen
– Experimental Information
– Hematology
– Breeding
Appendix C: Blood Volume

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Lagomorph Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation

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By Paulo C. Alves (Faculdade de Ciências), Nuno Ferrand (Faculdade de Ciências) and Klaus Hackländer

Lagomorph Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation. Lagomorphs are a mammalian order which includes rabbits, hares and pikas. They are distributed throughout the world and are of both scientific and public interest as they are classified between endangered and pest species. In addition, some have a high economic value as important game species. In the last few decades, a huge amount of information was made available to the scientific community and resulted in remarkable advances on all aspects of Lagomorph biology. However, this information is dispersed in multiple scientific and non-scientific journals. This book provides an updated synthesis of the current knowledge on Lagomorph biology.

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Features

Features:

First book to cover all aspects of lagomorph biology
Provides an updated synthesis of the current knowledge on Lagomorph biology

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Palaeontology and Evolution

Introduction to the Lagomorpha
Prehistoric and Historic Artificial Dispersal of Lagomorphs on the Mediterranean Islands
The Lagomorph Fossil Record and the Origin of the European Rabbit
Inferring the Evolutionary History of the European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from Molecular Markers
Phylogenetic Aspects of Nuclear and Mitochondrial Gene-Pool Characteristics of South and North African Cape Hares (Lepus capensis) and European Hares (Lepus europaeus)

Population Ecology and Dynamics

The World of Pikas
When? Where? and for How Long? Census Design Considerations for an Alpine Lagomorph, the Collared Pika (Ochotona collaris)
Weather Effects on Reproduction, Survival, and Body Mass of European Rabbits in a Temperate Zone Habitat
Ecosystem Engineering Effects of European Rabbits in a Mediterranean Habitat
Forest-Fire Regime: The Missing Link to Understand Snowshoe Hare Population Fluctuations?
Introduced Lagomorphs as a Threat to “Native” Lagomorphs: The Case of the Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) in Northern Italy
Testing Multiple Hypotheses to Identify Causes of the Decline of a Lagomorph Species: The New England Cottontail as a Case Study

Physiology and Behaviour

Many Common Odour Cues and (at Least) One Pheromone Shaping the Behaviour of Young Rabbits
Mother-Young and Within-Litter Relations in the European Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus
Fertility and Infertility in the European Hare Lepus europaeus in Australia
A Review of Competition between Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and Hares (Lepus europaeus)

Diseases

European Brown Hare Syndrome
How Many Caliciviruses are there in Rabbits? A Review on RHDV and Correlated Viruses
Geographic and Seasonal Variation in the Impact of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease on European Rabbits, Oryctolagus cuniculus, and Rabbit Damage in Australia

Conservation and Management

Conservation of Endangered Lagomorphs
Managing the European Rabbit: Converging Interests Between Australian Research for Rabbit Control and European Research for their Conservation
Improving Rabbit Restocking Success: A Review of Field Experiments in France
Recovering the Endangered Riparian Brush rabbit (Sylvilagus bachmani riparius): Reproduction and Growth in Confinement and Survival after Translocation
Conservation of Critically Endangered Lagomorphs: The Tehuantepec Jackrabbit (Lepus flavigularis) as an Example
A Review of the Biology and Conservation of the Amami Rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi)

Concluding Remarks

Overview of Lagomorph Research: What we have learned and what we still need to do

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Lagomorphs: Pikas, Rabbits, and Hares of the World

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By Andrew T. Smith, Charlotte H. Johnston, Paulo C. Alves and Klaus Hackländer

Lagomorphs: Pikas, Rabbits, and Hares of the World. Numbering 92 species worldwide, members of the order Lagomorpha are familiar to people throughout the world, and yet their remarkable diversity and ecological importance are often underappreciated. In this book, Andrew T. Smith and his colleagues bring together the world’s lagomorph experts to produce the most comprehensive reference on the order ever published, featuring detailed species accounts, stunning color photos, and up-to-date range maps. Contributors highlight the key ecological roles that lagomorphs play and explain in depth how scientists around the globe are working to save vulnerable populations.

Thematic introductory chapters cover a broad spectrum of information about pikas, rabbits, and hares, from evolution and systematics to diseases and conservation. Each animal account begins with the complete scientific and common names for the species, followed by a detailed description of appearance and unique morphological characteristics, including a range of standard measurements of adult specimens. Subsequent sections discuss known paleontological data concerning the species, the current state of its taxonomy, and geographic variation. Each account also includes dedicated sectioins on habitat and diet, reproduction and development, ecology, behavior, and management.

The definitive work on lagomorphs, this book is an invaluable reference for naturalists, professional biologists, and students. It will also be beneficial for those conducting biodiversity surveys and conservation throughout the world.

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Lagomorph Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Evolution of lagomorphs

3. Systematics of lagomorphs

4. Introduced lagomorphs

5. Diseases of lagomorphs

6. Conservation of lagomorphs

Species accounts

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Lippincott’s Illustrated Q&A Review of Histology

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By Guiyun Zhang and, Bruce A. Fenderson

Lippincott’s Illustrated Q&A Review of Histology is a resource for students engaged in histology course review and test preparation for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX. It contains more than 1,000 USMLE-style and content recall questions with images for approximately 40% of the questions.

Features:

USMLE-style multiple choice questions—each vignette is followed by a question stem that addresses a key concept in cell biology/histology
Detailed explanations address incorrect answers in context
Over 480 full-color images illustrate important histologic features
Tissues with similar histological features are compared, providing a challenging comprehensive review
Side-by-side comparisons of normal tissue and histopathology provide a bridge to clinical problem solving and diagnostic pathology
Online access to the questions and answers provides flexible study options

Recommended Book:

Junqueira’s Basic Histology: Text and Atlas, 17th Edition

Table of Contents

Dedication
Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Cell Biology
Chapter 2: Epithelial Tissue
Chapter 3: Connective Tissue
Chapter 4: Cartilage and Bone
Chapter 5: Blood and Hematopoiesis
Chapter 6: Muscle Tissue
Chapter 7: Nerve Tissue
Chapter 8: Skin and Epidermal Appendages
Chapter 9: Immune System and Lymphoid Organs
Chapter 10: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 11: Respiratory System
Chapter 12: Oral Cavity and Associated Glands
Chapter 13: Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 14: Liver, Biliary System, and Pancreas
Chapter 15: Urinary System
Chapter 16: Male Reproductive System
Chapter 17: Female Reproductive System and Breast
Chapter 18: Endocrine System
Chapter 19: Special Sense Organs
Chapter 20: Comprehensive Review
Chapter 21: Introduction to Histopathology
Appendix A: Normal Reference Range
Appendix B: Common Abbreviations
Appendix C: Figure Credits
Index

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Livestock Housing: Modern Management to Ensure Optimal Health and Welfare of Farm Animals

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By Andres Aland and Thomas Banhazi

Appropriate housing that promotes animal health and welfare is a fundamental component of sustainable livestock production. As livestock building design continues to evolve, effective housing management has become essential for maintaining optimal environmental conditions for animals, farm workers, and surrounding communities.

Livestock Housing: Modern Management to Ensure Optimal Health and Welfare of Farm Animals reviews current best practices in livestock housing management, focusing on key design and operational elements of modern livestock buildings. The book addresses how proper management of housing systems can enhance farm animal welfare, productivity, and environmental sustainability.

Written for veterinarians, animal scientists, agricultural engineers, farm managers, and students, this reference covers all major aspects of livestock housing, including feeding, watering, ventilation, bedding, waste management, hygiene, emission control, and thermal and aerial environments. It also highlights the role of modern technological tools in improving livestock management. Drawing on contributions from leading international experts, this book provides up-to-date guidance for professionals involved in modern animal production.

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Table of Contents

Part 1 Historical introduction

Part 2 General aspects of livestock buildings

Part 3 Feed, water, bedding and waste management

Part 4 Ventilation and thermal environment

Part 5 Airborne pollutants

Part 6 Hygiene and cleanliness

Part 7 Technological tools for managing livestock facilities

Part 8 Occupational and community health aspects of animal production

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Locking Plates in Veterinary Orthopedics

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By Matthew D. Barnhart and Karl C. Maritato

Locking Plates in Veterinary Orthopedics is a comprehensive clinical reference focused on orthopedic surgery and fracture repair using locking plate systems in veterinary medicine. The book provides practical guidance on locking plate fixation techniques for dogs, cats, and large animals, supported by clinical case examples.

Offers a proven approach to using locking plates in veterinary practice
Highlights practical clinical applications with illustrative clinical cases
Includes information on the history, principles, and materials as well as specific techniques
Presents data on both traumatic and non-traumatic applications
Provides instructive color photographs to demonstrate the procedures

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Small Animal Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Self-Assessment Color Review 2nd Edition

Table of Contents

List of Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Disclosures
I – Principles of Locking Plate Application
1. A Brief History of Veterinary Locking Plates Applications
2. Pitfalls of Locking Plate Applications
3. The Biology of Locking Plate Applications
4. Dynamic Compression vs. Locking Plating
5. Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis
II – Principles of Locking Plate Applications in Large Animals
6. Principles of Locking Plate Applications in Large Animals
III – Current Veterinary Locking Plate Instrumentation and Implants
7. The Advanced Locking Plate System (ALPS)
8. The Fixin Implant System
9. The Liberty Lock System
10. The Polyaxial (PAX) Advanced Locking System
11. The String of Pearls (SOP) System
12. The Synthes Locking Compression Plate (LCP) System
IV – Trauma Applications: Clinical Case Examples
13. Humerus Fractures
14. Radius/Ulna Fractures
15. Femur Fractures
16. Tibia Fractures
17. Pelvic Fractures
18. Maxillofacial and Mandibular Fractures
19. Spinal Fractures and Luxations
V – Nontrauma Applications: Clinical Case Examples
20. Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy
21. Double Pelvic Osteotomy for Hip Dysplasia
22. Distal Femoral Osteotomy for Patella Luxation
23. Arthrodesis
24. Atlantoaxial Subluxation
25. Caudocervical Spondylomyelopathy
26. Lumbosacral Stabilization
Index

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Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles

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By Stuart McArthur, Roger Wilkinson and Jean Meyer

Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is a comprehensive veterinary reference dedicated to the clinical management and surgical treatment of chelonians. Covering everything from species identification to advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques, it serves as an essential resource for veterinary practitioners treating sick or injured tortoises and turtles.

Written by leading chelonian veterinarians from around the world, the book addresses anatomy, physiology, nutrition, diagnosis, medicine, surgery, and conservation. It is widely used in exotic and reptile veterinary practice, as well as in chelonian conservation medicine and scientific research.

Written by leading chelonian veterinarians from around the world, this definitive book includes:

Detailed sections on anatomy, physiology, husbandry, nutrition, diagnosis, diseases, anaesthesia, surgery, therapeutics and conservation.
Over 1000 full-colour photographs, which take the reader through disease recognition, practical nursing, captive husbandry and common surgical conditions.
Down-to-earth clinical information presented in a user-friendly format.

Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is both a step-by-step photographic guide and a detailed source of clinical and scientific data. As well as this, it contains fascinating material that has never been published before, ensuring that it will become the primary chelonian reference book.

Recommended Book:

Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia 3rd Edition

Table of Contents

Dedications.

Foreword.

List of Contributors.

1. Introduction (Stuart McArthur, Roger Wilkinson, Michelle Barrows and Jean Meyer).

2. Infectious Agents (Stuart McArthur).

3. Anatomy and Physiology (Stuart McArthur, Jean Meyer and Charles Innis).

4. Nutrition (Stuart McArthur and Michelle Barrows).

5. General Care of Chelonians (Stuart McArthur and Michelle Barrows).

6. Diagnosis (Michelle Barrows, Stuart McArthur and Roger Wilkinson).

7. Clinical Pathology (Roger Wilkinson).

8. Diagnostic Imaging Techniques (Roger Wilkinson, Stephen Hernandez-Divers, Maud Lafortune, Ian Calvert, Michaela Gumpenberger and Stuart McArthur).

9. Hospitalisation (Stuart McArthur).

10. Feeding Techniques and Fluids (Stuart McArthur).

11. Interpretation of Presenting Signs (Stuart McArthur).

12. Problem-Solving Approach to Conditions of Marine Turtles (Stuart McArthur).

13. Problem-Solving Approach to Common Diseases of Terrestrial and Semi-Aquatic Chelonians (Stuart McArthur).

14. Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Euthanasia (Stuart McArthur).

15. Surgery (Stuart McArthur and Stephen Hernandez-Divers).

16. Therapeutics (Roger Wilkinson).

17. Formulary (Roger Wilkinson).

18. Appendices.

Appendix A: Turtle Conservation (Stuart McArthur).

Appendix B: Plants Suggested to be Poisonous to Chelonians (Stuart McArthur).

Appendix C: Care Sheets (Stuart McArthur and Michele Barrows).

Appendix D: Rehabilitation of Asian Chelonians (Charles Innis).

Appendix E: A Selective Chelonian Taxonomy (Roger Wilkinson).

Appendix F: Viral Disease (Stuart McArthur).

References.

Index.

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Mason’s World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties 6th Edition

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By Valerie Porter

Mason’s World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties, 6th Edition is the definitive global reference for livestock breed names, synonyms, types, and varieties. Long recognized for its accuracy and scope, this updated edition provides clear definitions for each entry, including key traits, uses, and geographical origins.

Expanded to include yak and camelids alongside cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, asses, and water buffalo, the dictionary now contains more than 10,000 entries and cross-references. It also reflects two decades of new research by documenting newly recognized and emerging local breeds.

Essential for breeders, researchers, veterinarians, and organizations involved in livestock management and conservation, this dictionary remains an unparalleled resource for understanding the global diversity of domesticated animal breeds.

Recommended Book:

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals 9th Edition

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Abbreviations

Pronunciation Equivalents

Transliteration of Russian

Ass
Camelids
Cattle
Goat
Horse
Pig
Sheep
Water Buffalo
Yak

Glossary

Bibliography

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Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management, 5th Edition

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By Mina C G Davies Morel

Equine Reproductive Physiology Breeding and Stud Management 5th Edition provides a thorough grounding in equine reproductive anatomy and physiology for equine, animal and veterinary science students. Including all aspects of breeding and stud management, it contains detailed coverage on the management of mares, stallions and foals, as well as stud management practicalities such as infertility, artificial insemination and advanced reproductive techniques.

Practical, stud management applications underpinned by scientific research;
New material on techniques and advances such as in vitro embryo production, cloning, transgenics and DNA technology;
Increased pedagogic features such as video links, glossary, review questions, and a new internal design.

Updated throughout with new references, this textbook continues to provide an authoritative treatise of equine reproduction for students, practising veterinary surgeons and stud managers.

Recommended Book:

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Table of Contents

Equine Reproductive Physiology 5th Edition Contents:
Section A: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Mare

Chapter 1: Mare Reproductive Anatomy

Chapter 2: Control of Reproduction in the Mare

Chapter 3: Pregnancy

Chapter 4: Parturition

Chapter 5: Lactation

Section B: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Stallion

Chapter 6: Stallion Reproductive Anatomy

Chapter 7: Control of Reproduction in the Stallion

Section C: Management of the Broodmare

Chapter 8: Selection of the Mare for Breeding

Chapter 9: Preparation of the Mare for Breeding

Chapter 10: Management of the Mare at Mating

Chapter 11: Management of the Pregnant Mare

Chapter 12: Management of the Mare at Parturition

Chapter 13: Management of the Mare during Lactation and at Weaning

Chapter 14: Infertility in the Mare

Section D: Management of the Stallion

Chapter 15: Selection of the Stallion for breeding

Chapter 16: Preparation of the Stallion for Breeding and Mating Management

Chapter 17: General Stallion Management

Chapter 18: Infertility in the Stallion

Section E: Management of the Foal

Chapter 19: Management of the Young Foal

Chapter 20: Management of Weaning and Youngstock

Section F: Assisted Reproductive technologies

Chapter 21: Artificial Insemination

Chapter 22: Embryo Transfer

Chapter 23: Advanced reproductive Techniques

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Respiratory Physiology of Vertebrates: Life With and Without Oxygen

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By Göran E. Nilsson

Respiratory Physiology of Vertebrates: Life With and Without Oxygen by Göran E. Nilsson is an authoritative textbook that explores how vertebrates sense, acquire, transport, and utilize oxygen, as well as how some species survive prolonged periods without it. The book introduces the core principles of vertebrate respiratory physiology, including oxygen detection, uptake, circulation, and gas exchange.

Using a comparative and evolutionary approach, it examines remarkable adaptations such as deep diving in marine mammals, high-altitude performance in birds and mammals, air breathing in fishes, and extreme hypoxia tolerance. This textbook is widely used by students and researchers in animal physiology, zoology, and comparative biology.

Examples of extreme respiratory performance show how evolution solves the problems of life without oxygen
A summary of vertebrate respiratory physiology allows a clear understanding of how animals get the oxygen they need from the environment
Textbook style presentation allows for uncomplicated understanding of the fundamental processes of respiratory physiology in vertebrates

Recommended Book:

Animal Physiology 5th Edition

Table of Contents

Part I – General principles

1 – Introduction: why we need oxygen

2 – Sensing oxygen

3 – Oxygen uptake and transport in water breathers

4 – Oxygen uptake and transport in air breathers

Part II – Special cases

5 – Adaptations to hypoxia in fishes

6 – Breathing air in water and in air: the air-breathing fishes

7 – Air breathers under water: diving mammals and birds

8 – Vertebrate life at high altitude

9 – Surviving without any oxygen
Index

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