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Elsevier Health Sciences Principles of Laboratory Animal Science Revised Edition: A contribution to the humane use and care of animals and to the quality of experimental results 1e by Edited by L. F. M. Van Zutphen Edited by V. Baumans Edited by A. C. Beynen
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.show more