Principles of Laboratory Animal Science: A Contribution to the Humane Use and Care of Animals and to the Quality of Experimental Results

Zutphen, L. F. M. Van (Editor)/ Baumans, Vera (Editor)/ Beynen, A. C. (Editor)/ Van Zutphen, L. F. M. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0444506128 / ISBN 13: 9780444506122

Published by Elsevier Science Health Science div, 2001

About this Item

revised subsequent edition. 416 pages. 9.50x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-0444506128

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles of Laboratory Animal Science: A Contribution to the Humane Use and Care of Animals and to the Quality of Experimental Results
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0444506128
• ISBN 13: 9780444506122
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.93 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

The welfare of laboratory animals, as well as the ethical issues involved in the humane use of animals for scientific purposes, are discussed in this new revised edition. Information is included on the biology and husbandry of animal models; on behavior, stress and well-being; genetic and microbiological standardization; health monitoring; anaesthesiology; animal alternatives; ethics. This book addresses all of the aspects that scientists need to know when considering the design of an animal experiment. Replacement, reduction and refinement of animal experiments are the guiding principles for its contents.