Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare, 4th Edition

This reference book includes emphasis on best practice in order to improve animal welfare. The Handbook reflects changes in European legislation and their impact on national legislation; Covers recommendations for the education and training of those carrying out animal experiments across Europe; Includes new chapters on ethical considerations and balancing animal welfare with this science; Includes new information on environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. In addition, this handbook covers advancements in anaesthesia and analgesia and techniques. The first section of the book covers principles applicable to all species, like husbandry, handling and the education and training required by scientists and technical staff working with laboratory animals. Later, the handbook focus on specific species or groups of animal species.

Fourth Edition. 400 pages. Available as a Spiral-bound Paperback and as an eBook. Updated and reorganised. Suitable for research workers carrying out scientific procedures using animals, study directors designing research programmes, animal technicians and veterinarians working with laboratory animal species. A Wiley-Blackwell Publication. Table of Contents.

ISBN: Spiral-bound Paperback: 978-0-470-65549-8; eBook: 978-1-118-47824-0

Price: Spiral-bound Paperback: €56.95; eBook: €51.99