The Laboratory Guinea Pig, Second Edition

The Laboratory Guinea Pig provides a compact and well-illustrated introduction to research on the guinea pig. The second edition of this handbook facilitates quick reference to the behavioral and physical traits of the guinea pig, as well as practical information on its unique anatomical and biological features. Numerous tables and colour illustrations help the reader identify features of anatomy and understand health issues and care requirements. Supplying a stepwise introduction to common laboratory techniques, this edition provides guidance that supports the humane care and use of guinea pigs in the laboratory setting. Features: Includes drug dosage and anesthetic protocols, and tables of normative biological data; Details basic information for animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures; Illustrates key concepts and procedures with more than 50 color illustrations; Offers sources and suppliers of animals, feed, sanitation supplies, cages, and research and veterinary supplies; Comb-bound for quick and easy access by investigators, technicians, and animal caretakers. Please click here for Table of Contents.

Second Edition. 172 pages. 52 illustrations.  Available as Paperback and Hardback. Suitable for laboratory animal technicians, managers, veterinarians and scientists who do not have direct access to large, well organized animal resource units with extensive library facilities, and to those interested in a broad introduction to the care and use of laboratory guinea pigs. Part of the Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference Series.

ISBN: Paperback: 9781439835562; Hardback: 9781138473645

Price: Paperback: £42.39, Hardback: £128.00