The Laboratory Mouse
Overview
A cornerstone volume in the Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference Series, The Laboratory Mouse delivers an authoritative, quick-access guide tailored to researchers, animal care technicians, and facility managers working with modern murine models. Authored by experienced veterinary professionals, this practical manual bridges essential biology, compliance standards, and daily technical operations into an accessible clinical handbook. It is particularly invaluable for institutions establishing mouse research protocols from scratch as well as seasoned investigators seeking a reliable, day-to-day benchtop reference.
Key Topics Covered
- Biological & Physiological Parameters: Normative physiological values, anatomical landmarks, reproductive biology, and strain-specific behavioral traits essential for research design.
- Husbandry & Facility Management: Housing criteria, environmental conditions, micro- and macro-environmental parameters, dietary requirements, and sanitation standards.
- Veterinary Care & Disease Prevention: Clinical diagnostic approaches, common infectious and non-infectious murine diseases, health surveillance programs, and quarantine protocols.
- Experimental Methodology & Biomethodology: Safe handling, restraint techniques, compound administration, blood and tissue collection, anesthesia, analgesia, and aseptic surgical procedures.
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