Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine: An Introduction - Couverture souple

Holmes, D.D.; Hrapkeiwicz, Karen; Medina, Leticia

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0813825555 ISBN 13 : 9780813825557

Editeur : Iowa State University Press, 1998

Synopsis

This text on the medical care of laboratory animals is thoroughly revised and updated to reflect advances in understanding and technique since the publication of the first edition. The new edition preserves the user-friendly format in its overview of the medical basics on mice, rats, Mongolian gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, ferrets and nonhuman primates. In each chapter, the authors address a primary concern, such as behaviour, anatomic and physiological features, breeding and reproduction, husbandry, handling and restraint, blood collection, urine collection, drug administration, anaesthesia, surgery, postoperative care, therapeutic agents, diseases and neoplasia. In this edition, these entries include information on new diseases, treatments and techniques. The second edition also provides an added chapter on regulations and policies governing the care and use of laboratory animals and another on serologic testing and quality control. New line drawings of restraint and other techniques should enhance the book's value as a guide to the researcher, student and clinician. Convenient tables supply essential biological and physiological data, blood volumes and information on anaesthetic agents and tranquilizers, and analgesic, antimicrobial, antifungal and antiparasitic agents. Appendices include normal values for haematological data and serum biochemical data, as well as a listing of organizations in laboratory animal medicine.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Now in its third edition, Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine serves as an introductory resource for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, and laboratory staff on treatment and management of laboratory animals, including mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, ferrets, and non–human primates. Each species chapter follows a simple and easy–to–use format, covering behavior, anatomic and physiological features, breeding and reproduction, husbandry, handling and restraint, blood collection, urine collection, drug administration, anesthesia, surgery, postoperative care, therapeutic agents, and diseases. Convenient tables supply essential biological and physiological data, blood values, and information on drug dosaging. Appendices include normal values or hematological data and serum biochemical data, as well as a listing of organizations in laboratory animal medicine. Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine not only facilitates safe and humane treatment of animals in laboratory settings but also can serve as a practical guide for veterinary practitioners and technicians who are faced with many of these same species in daily practice. Features new chapters introducing the field of laboratory animal medicine, the research envirinment, and regulations governing animals used in research. Now includes quality photographs throughout and CD–ROM of additional resources Provided quick access to information in the same user–friendly fomat

Revue de presse

"This was both an enjoyable and interesting book and its extensive coverage of laboratory animal health is without doubt its greatest strength." ( BTS Newsletter ) "I found this book to be well written and neatly organized. It contains valuable, up–to–date information ... .The text is well written and informative and will serve as a helpful reference." ( Exotic DVM Magazine )

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Iowa State University Press
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0813825555
• ISBN 13: 9780813825557
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible