Publisher's Synopsis
Manual of Animal Technology provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the care of animals used in scientific procedures. Individual chapters have been written by leading experts who
∗ Describe best practice in the husbandry and breeding of laboratory animals, including nutrition, transport, control of the environment and prevention of disease;
∗ Outline the care of animals during and following experimental procedures
∗ Explain the ethical principles that govern scientific procedures using animals together with the legal requirements;
Chapters also cover specific topics such as anaesthesia, surgical and experimental procedures, and production of genetically altered animals. The book considers a range of mammals, two species of birds, a commonly used fish and an amphibian.
