Publication Year: 2025
Author / Editor: Kirsten Rosenmay Jacobsen, Aage K. Olsen Alstrup, Axel K. Hansen, and Peter Bollen
Overview: This third edition serves as a comprehensive, practical reference for the humane care and use of pigs in laboratory research. It provides updated information on housing, handling, veterinary care, and experimental techniques tailored for animal caretakers, technicians, veterinarians, and investigators.
Key Topics Covered:
Important biological features including breeds, behavior, and physiological traits
Husbandry practices covering housing, environmental enrichment, nutrition, and animal welfare
Quality assurance addressing pathogens, microbiome impact, health monitoring, and legal regulations
Veterinary care including clinical examinations, disease management, and therapeutic treatments
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