The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0123809207 ISBN 13: 9780123809209

Publisher: Academic Press, 2012

Synopsis

The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents is a single volume, comprehensive book sanctioned by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), covering the rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil and other rodents often used in research. This well-illustrated reference won a 2012 PROSE Award for Best Single Volume Reference in Science from the Association of American Publishers. The book includes basic biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, infectious and noninfectious diseases, husbandry and breeding, common experimental methods, and use of the species as a research model. With many expert contributors, this will be an extremely valuable publication for biomedical researchers, laboratory animal veterinarians and other professionals engaged in laboratory animal science.

• 2012 PROSE Award winner for Best Single Volume Reference in Science from the Association of American Publishers
• One-stop resource for advancements in the humane and responsible care of: rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, chinchilla, deer mouse, kangaroo rat, cotton rat, sand rat, and degu
• Includes up-to-date, common experimental methods
• Organized by species for easy access during bench research

About this title

About the Authors

Mark A. Suckow is a private consultant in laboratory animal medicine and Professor (Emeritus) in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Kentucky where he previously served as Attending Veterinarian and Associate Vice President for Research. He received his DVM from the University of Wisconsin and subsequently completed a post-doctoral residency in laboratory animal medicine at the University of Michigan. Dr. Suckow has 35 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine, regulatory compliance, and animal facility management. With an interest in the use of animal models for cancer research, vaccinology, and biomaterials development, Dr. Suckow has published greater than 115 papers in refereed journals and has seven issued patents related to vaccine adjuvants and cancer vaccines. He has written or edited over 20 books on topics related to research and laboratory animal medicine. Further, he served as the 2006 President of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science and the 2011 President of the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners; and he currently serves as an emeritus member of the Council on Accreditation of AAALAC, International and as Editor in Chief for the Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.

Ronald P. Wilson, VMA, MS, DACLAM, is the Professor and Chair of Comparative Medicine at Pennsylvania State University. Research interests are related to experimental surgery, pain, analgesia and anesthesia of laboratory animals.

From the Back Cover

The use of laboratory animals in research is critical to the advancement of human and veterinary medicine. In this regard, it is important that the biological features of laboratory animals be understood, and the principles for responsible care and use serve as the foundation for productive research. Toward that goal, The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents serves as a thorough review of the responsible use of these species in research. Authored by leading authorities in the field, the book is organized into sections by species and chapters cover topics such as basic biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, infectious and non-infectious diseases, husbandry and breeding, common experimental methods, and use of the species as a research model.

This book provides current and detailed information which will help guide scientists, veterinarians, and students. Thoroughly referenced and illustrated The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents provides a well organized, easily read volume that serves as both a handy reference and as an authoritative compilation.

Key Features:

• Authored by leading experts in the field
• Includes both practical and authoritative information
• Rich with illustrations and photographs
• Written for ease of reading
• Thoroughly referenced and indexed

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0123809207
• ISBN 13: 9780123809209
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1288
• Editor: Suckow PhD Mark A., Stevens Karla A., Wilson Ronald P.