Laboratory Animal Medicine - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card) : Principles and Procedures

Comprehensive coverage of a variety of topics such as animal species, the laboratory setting, regulatory guidelines, and ethical considerations prepares readers for a career in laboratory animal medicineFamiliarizes readers with the handling, behavior, nutrition, and lab and treatment procedures for a large variety of common and nontraditional laboratory animalsThe consistent organization of each species chapter makes it easy for readers to quickly identify similarities and differences among various laboratory animalsLaboratory exercises are included in a perforated section at the end of the book, allowing users to apply their knowledge and develop job skillsFeatures a wealth of user-friendly features such as a two-color design, learning objectives, key points, and review questionsProvides detailed information on specific legal and ethical requirements of lab animal care and use, including the ethics of pain managementConvenient boxes and tables provide quick access to important anatomic and physiologic data for each speciesDiscusses specific uses of each species in biomedical research, providing readers with a perspective on animal use that allows them to explain the benefits of animal use as required by veterinary technology program accreditation procedures