Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare by Wolfensohn, Sarah, Lloyd, Maggie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Dedication Title Page Copyright Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Education and Training for the Personal Licence Holder

Introduction Framework for Education and Training of Licence Holders Aims of Accredited Training Continuing Professional Development and Reflective Practice Summary References

Chapter 2: Ethical Considerations around using Animals in Research

History of the Use of Animals in Research The Ethics of Using Animals in Experiments The Local Ethical Review Process The Principles of the Three RS Public Perceptions References

Chapter 3: The Regulatory Framework

Introduction to Legislation Regulating the Use of Animals in Research The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Administration of the Act Communication Statistics of Animal Usage Other Relevant Legislation References

Chapter 4: Balancing Animal Welfare with Science

Welfare versus Science? What is Welfare? References

Chapter 5: Animal Husbandry, Environmental Enrichment and Occupational Health and Safety

Animal Husbandry Environmental Enrichment Supply and Transport Aspects of Health, Safety and Security Affecting Animal Care Acknowledgements References and Further Reading

Chapter 6: Principles of Animal Use and Experimental Design

Principles of Experimental Design Genetic and Welfare Monitoring of GA and HM Animals References

Chapter 7: Handling and Techniques

Prior Considerations Administration of Substances Removal of Blood Placement and Maintenance of Indwelling Cannulae Arterial Sampling and Arterial Loops Miscellaneous Procedures Equipment for Blood Collection and Administration of Substances References

Chapter 8: Humane Methods of Killing

Ethical Considerations in Killing Animals Methods of Euthanasia References

Chapter 9: Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Introduction Pre-Anaesthetic Care and Evaluation General Anaesthesia Anaesthetic Management Anaesthetic Emergencies Muscle Relaxation During Anaesthesia References

Chapter 10: Introduction to Surgery and Surgical Techniques

Pre-Surgical Preparation Principles of Aseptic Technique Summary of Lasa Guidelines on Rodent Surgery Conduct of Surgical Procedures Surgical Instruments Suturing Techniques and Materials Summary References

Chapter 11: Small Laboratory Animals

Rodents Mouse Rat Hamster Gerbil Guinea Pig Rabbit References

Chapter 12: Carnivores

Dog Ferret References

Chapter 13: Primates

Use of Primates in Research New World Monkeys Old World Monkeys Health Monitoring, Quarantine and Common Diseases Laboratory Procedures Welfare References

Chapter 14: Production (Farm) Animals

Poultry Domestic Chicken Ruminants Sheep Goats Pigs References and Further Reading

Chapter 15: Wild Animals

General Considerations Legislation and Guidance Project Planning Catching and Trapping Handling Wild Animals Anaesthesia of Wild Animals Identification of Wild Animals Release of Animals Back to the Wild References

Chapter 16: Aquatic Species

Introduction Fish Zebrafish Rainbow Trout Amphibians References

Glossary Index