By: Lizabeth A Terril, Donna J. Clemons

Paperback

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This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with guinea pigs in the laboratory. It completely covers all topics pertaining to the humane care of guinea pigs in the laboratory and provides quick, easy-to-use information for investigators, technicians, and animal caretakers. The book includes references to alternative procedures and methods and contains 47 figures. In addition, it offers possible sources and suppliers of animals, feed, sanitation supplies, cages, and research and veterinary supplies.

"This book is easy to read and has many informative illustrationsI would strongly recommend this book to those interested in a broad introduction to the care and use of laboratory guinea pigs as well as to laboratory animal technicians, managers, veterinarians and scientists who do not have direct access to large, well organized animal resource units with extensive library facilities." -John D. Young inContemporary Topics, November 1998

Important Biological Features: Introduction. Breeds. Behavior. Anatomical and Physiological Features. Normative Values.- Husbandry: Housing. Environmental Conditions. Environmental Enrichment. Nutrition. Sanitation. Transportation. Record Keeping. Breeding.- Management: Regulatory Agencies and Compliance. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Guinea Pig Quality. Occupational Health and Zoonotic Diseases.- Veterinary Care: Basic Veterinary Supplies. Physical Examination. Common Clinical Problems. Treatment of Disease. Anesthesia and Analgesia. Aseptic Surgery. Euthanasia.- Experimental Methodology: Handling. Handling Devices. Administering Medicines and Compounds. Urine. Body Temperature. Endotracheal Intubation. Necropsy.- Resources: Organizations. Publications. Electronic Resources. Animal Sources. Feed. Equipment.- References.- Index.

ISBN: 9780849325649
ISBN-10: 0849325641
Series: Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 182
Published: 25th November 1997
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 15.6  x 1.0
Weight (kg): 0.3