By Peggy J. Danneman, Mark A. Suckow and Cory Brayton
The Laboratory Mouse, 2nd Edition PDF 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.
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
Important Biological Features Introduction
Stocks and Strains
Nomenclature
Behavior
Anatomic and Physiologic Features
Normative Values
Hematology
Immunodeficient Mice
Wild Mice
References
Husbandry Housing
Barriers and Containment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Special Considerations for Immunodeficient Mice
Environment
Sanitation and Pest Control
Nutrition
Water
Breeding
Identification and Record Keeping
Transportation
References
Management Regulatory Agencies and Compliance
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Occupational Health and Zoonotic Diseases
References
Clinical Medicine Basic Veterinary Supplies
Physical Examination of the Mouse
Common Spontaneous and Noninfectious Diseases
Common Infectious Diseases
Treatment and Supportive Care of Sick Mice
Clinical Endpoints
Treating Disease on a Colony Basis
References
Preventive Medicine Receiving
Testing of Biological Materials
Health Surveillance and Monitoring
Disease Prevention through Sanitation
References
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