Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare - Couverture souple

Wolfensohn, Sarah; Lloyd, Maggie H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0632050527 ISBN 13 : 9780632050529

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

A revised and updated edition of the handbook for all those working with animals under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Designed to be a bench-top reference, it contains information covering all aspects of laboratory animal care and use. It is aimed at improving animal welfare through encouragement of best practice and refinement of techniques. The content of the book follows the first four modules of the Home Office licensee training requirements. Section One covers principles applicable to all species, including legislation and ethical considerations, health and safety, supply and transport of animals, minor techniques, and an introduction to anaesthesia and surgery. Section Two covers biology, husbandry, health monitoring and common diseases and is species-based for ease of reference. Both large and small laboratory animals are included, and there is new information covering wild and exotic species and birds.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

As a completely revised and updated edition, this essential handbook has been written for all those working with animals under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Designed to be a bench–top reference, it contains useful information covering all aspects of laboratory animal care and use and is aimed at improving animal welfare through encouragement of best practice and refinement of techniques. Section one covers principles applicable to all species, including legislation and ethical considerations, health and safety, supply and transport of animals, minor techniques, and an introduction to anaesthesia and surgery. Section two covers biology, husbandry, health monitoring and common diseases and is species based for ease of reference. Both large and small laboratory animals are included, and there is new information covering wild and exotic species and birds. This book follows the first four modules of the Home Office licensee training requirements and gives advice on making licence applications. This is a handy reference for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses as well as for those working with animals in the laboratory.

Quatrième de couverture

A completely revised and updated edition of this essential handbook for all those working with animals under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Designed to be a bench–top reference, it contains useful information covering all aspects of laboratory animal care and use. It is aimed at improving animal welfare through encouragement of best practice and refinement of techniques. The content of the book follows the first four modules of the Home Office licensee training requirements. Section one covers principles applicable to all spcies, including legislation and ethical considerations, health and safety, supply and transport of animals, minor techniques, and an introduction to anaesthesia and surgery. Section two covers biology, husbandry, health

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0632050527
• ISBN 13: 9780632050529
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 344
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible