| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 269 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Brief historical overview on the use of animals in research -- Philosophical and ethical foundations -- Regulations and guidelines -- Institutional animal care and use committee -- Experimental variables -- Model selection -- Commonly used animal models -- Common technical procedures in rodents -- Considerations for use of vertebrates in field studies -- Personnel safety in the care and use of laboratory animals -- Thesis development -- Glossary of terms and acronyms |
| Summary |
"Principles of Animal Research is the first publication to offer a broad look at animal research science for a student, early researcher, or technician. Offering guidance for all aspects of the research experience, including the research and development of a thesis, model selection, experimental design, IACUC protocol preparation, and animal husbandry and technical procedural needs, the book is a necessary addition to every student, technician, and researcher's education"--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Animal experimentation.
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Animal experimentation -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Laboratory animals.
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Research.
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Laboratory Animal Science
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Animal Experimentation
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Animals, Laboratory
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Research
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research (function)
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Anatomy & Physiology.
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Research
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Laboratory animals
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Animal experimentation
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Animal experimentation -- Moral and ethical aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Stewart, Kay L., author
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| ISBN |
9780128023662 |
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012802366X |
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