The Laboratory Swine, Second Edition (Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference)
Автор:Peter J. A. Bollen, Axel Kornerup Hansen, Aage Kristian Olsen Alstrup Год: 2010 Издание: [не указанo] Страниц: 138 ISBN: 1439815283 With their representation in research on the rise because of refinement in animal experimentation, swine, and miniature swine in particular, are viewed as an alternative non-rodent species to commonly used non-rodent species, such as dogs and primates.Written to provide a complete source of information on the species, this handy guide addresses the biology, husbandry, management, veterinary care and research application of the laboratory swine.The Laboratory Swine, a volume in the Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference Series, is divided into six parts:Part I, Important Biological Features, examines everything from different breeds and behavior, to anatomical and physiological features, as well as digestive, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.Husbandry, Part II, addresses housing, nutrition, sanitation, transportation, and more.Management and Quality Assurance looks at the impact of infections on animal research using swine; zoonotic diseases; legal regulations; genetic monitoring and...
