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Informationen zum Autor Patrick Sharp, Jason S. Villano Klappentext Laboratory animals, including rats, play an important role in biomedical research and advances. As such, the humane care and management of these animals is an ongoing concern. This guide presents basic information and common procedures in detail to provide a quick reference source for investigators, technicians, and caretakers in the laboratory setting. The second edition of this bestseller has been thoroughly expanded and updated. The new edition now features full-color illustrations to provide greater clarity to the techniques and concepts discussed. The text serves as a valuable, handy reference for both experienced individuals and for those without extensive training in working with the rat. Zusammenfassung Rats have long been recognized as a valuable biomedical research model, notably in the investigation of aging, toxicology, addiction, and common human diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. In many instances, individuals conducting such research studies are charged with important responsibilities, including animal facility management, animal husbandry, veterinary care, regulatory compliance, and various experimental methodologies. With the advent of genetic manipulations and biomedical research technological advances such as bioimaging, the versatility and usefulness of the rat as an animal model has soared. The Laboratory Rat, Second Edition captures the multiple advances in this important animal model’s husbandry, veterinary care, and experimental methodology. This edition features augmented, expanded, and novel information on biology, anesthesia, analgesia, and experimental techniques benefiting personnel working with rats—from the animal care staff to the researcher and everyone in between. The book is also extremely useful to institutional animal care and use program supporters and elements, including animal care and use committees, institutional officials, occupational health and safety professionals, veterinary technicians, and veterinarians. Inhaltsverzeichnis Important Biological Features. Husbandry. Management. Veterinary Care. Experimental Methodology. Resources....
