Margi, EdD, MS, RVT, LATSirois
Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine: Principles and Procedures
Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine: Principles and Procedures
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The book Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine: Principles and Procedures,3rd Edition is a comprehensive resource for veterinary technicians and caretakers of lab animals, including exotic pets and animals used in biomedical research. It covers animal husbandry, restraint and handling, diseases, and clinical procedures, and addresses ethical concerns and the benefits of animal use in research.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
The veterinary technician plays a crucial role in the care and well-being of exotic pets and animals used in biomedical research. In the comprehensive textbook Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine: Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition, authored by noted veterinary technology educator Margi Sirois, readers gain the essential knowledge and skills required to ensure the health and welfare of these unique animals.
The book delves into various aspects of animal care, including animal husbandry, restraint and handling, and diseases. It provides comprehensive guidelines for key clinical procedures such as blood collection, medication administration, anesthesia, and diagnostic imaging. Additionally, the text addresses the ethical concerns associated with exotic pet ownership and the benefits and humane use of animals in research.
Written in a clear and concise manner, the book is a valuable resource for caretakers of lab animals of all types. It covers a wide range of species, including rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, nonhuman primates, amphibians, fish, reptiles, birds, farm animals, and cats and dogs. Each species chapter is carefully organized to facilitate quick identification of similarities and differences among various laboratory animals.
The book incorporates the most current information on legal, moral, and ethical issues related to lab animal use. It discusses legal requirements, protocols guiding lab animal use, animal exploitation, and animal rights. Furthermore, the discussion of specific uses for each species in biomedical research provides a valuable perspective that helps explain the benefits of animal use in generating high-quality research data.
Technician Notes, highlighted throughout the text, provide important points and helpful tips to enhance readers' knowledge and skills. Learning objectives, key points, and chapter review questions further aid in studying and comprehending the material.
In conclusion, Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine: Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition is an indispensable resource for veterinary technicians, animal care professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about the care and welfare of exotic pets and animals used in biomedical research. By gaining a deep understanding of the principles and procedures outlined in this text, readers can ensure the highest standards of care and well-being for these valuable animals.
Weight: 570g
Dimension: 217 x 278 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323778169
Edition number: 3 ed
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