Laboratory Animal Welfare

Laboratory Animal Welfare. Edited by K. Bayne, P.V. Turner. 2014, pp. 318, Eur 107.25, ISBN: 978-0-12-385103-1. Academic Press / Elsevier, San Diego, CA, USA.

This volume is a pivotal and authoritative resource sponsored by the Americal College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) as part of the ACLAM textbook series. Laboratory Animal Welfare provides a comprehensive, up-to-date look into the science of animal welfare within research settings. Among fundamental welfare topics for species of animals commonly used in research, including rodents, rabbits, birds, fish, nonhuman primates, dog, cats, and agricultural animals.

The information contained in this volume is useful to veterinary clinicians, veterinary behaviorists, colony managers, welfare specialists, ethical review committees or IACUCs, and residents or graduate students training to specialize in laboratory animal medicine and animal welfare.

Key features: Organized for quick and easy access to specific species used in research; Offers focused, expert information on all aspects of laboratory animal welfare, including chapters on contemporary and international issues; Provides the gold standard of publications and training for veterinarians and those working with laboratory animals.