Description
- Key concepts of animal care and use. The Guide sets the framework for the humane care and use of laboratory animals.
- Animal care and use program. The Guide discusses the concept of a broad Program of Animal Care and Use, including roles and responsibilities of the Institutional Official, Attending Veterinarian, and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
- Animal environment, husbandry, and management. A chapter on this topic is now divided into sections on terrestrial and aquatic animals and provides recommendations for housing and environment, husbandry, behavioral and population management, and more.
- Veterinary care. The Guide discusses veterinary care and the responsibilities of the Attending Veterinarian. It includes recommendations on animal procurement and transportation, preventive medicine (including animal biosecurity), and clinical care and management. The Guide addresses distress and pain recognition and relief, and issues surrounding euthanasia.
- Physical plant. The Guide identifies design issues, providing construction guidelines for functional areas; considerations such as drainage, vibration and noise control, and environmental monitoring; and specialized facilities for animal housing and research needs.
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals provides a framework for the judgments required in the management of animal facilities. This updated and expanded resource of proven value will be important to scientists and researchers, veterinarians, animal care personnel, facilities managers, institutional administrators, policy makers involved in research issues, and animal welfare advocates.
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Looking to provide the best care and use of laboratory animals? Look no further than the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition! This trusted resource, updated by a committee of experts, incorporates new scientific information and decades of experience to ensure the humane treatment of laboratory animals. Our guide covers topics such as animal care and use programs, animal environment and management, veterinary care, and more. With extensive references and a focus on improving animal welfare, this guide is a must-have for scientists, researchers, and animal care personnel.
Our Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals is not just another book on the shelf. It provides a comprehensive framework for the judgments required in managing animal facilities. Whether you're an institutional administrator, a policy maker involved in research issues, or an animal welfare advocate, this resource will be invaluable to you. With its clear organization and easy-to-understand language, it's a valuable tool for ensuring the proper care and use of laboratory animals.
Why settle for outdated information when you can have the latest and most comprehensive resource available? The eighth edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals covers not only major components of animal care but also new scientific information on aquatic species. We've taken into consideration input from the scientific and laboratory animal communities, as well as the public at large, to ensure that this guide is relevant and up to date.
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