By Kirsten Rosenmay Jacobsen, Aage K Olsen Alstrup, Axel K. Hansen, Peter Bollen
The Laboratory Pig 3rd Edition PDF summarizes these new insights, raising the bar for humane care and use of pigs, from agricultural sources to genetically and microbiological defined minipigs. Aimed at animal caretakers, technicians, laboratory animal veterinarians, and investigators planning and performing studies on pigs, it provides an overview with extensive references for further study. The Laboratory Pig has been updated with a special focus on refined methods for housing and handling pigs, including an updated description of commonly performed experimental and surgical procedures.
Continuing its legacy as the premier reference on the care and use of pigs in the laboratory, the small, practical, and accessible format makes this an easy “go-to” book, with easy-to-find information and high-quality color images. The third edition aims to contribute to humane use and care for laboratory pigs in all aspects of housing, husbandry, veterinary care, and experimental techniques.
📖 Table of Contents (Click to Expand) 🔽
Preface
About the Authors
Important Biological Features
Breeds
Other Breeds
Hybrid Breeds
Miniature Breeds
Genetically Modified Pigs
Behavior
Anatomical and Physiological Features
Normative Values
Husbandry
Housing
Environmental Conditions
Environmental Enrichment
Nutrition
Water
Sanitation
Transportation
Record Keeping
Animal Welfare
Quality Assurance
The Impact of Pathogens on the Experiments
The Importance of the Microbiome for Pig Experiments
