The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, 9th Edition

The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals delivers an up-to-date and authoritative exploration on worldwide developments, current thinking, and best practices in the field of laboratory animal welfare science and technology.
Please also see UFAW's own webpage about this book.

This 9th Edition replaces the 8th Edition from 2010.

The Handbook contains brand-new chapters on ethical review and the care of aged animals, as well as fresh guidance for a large range of species. Part 1 covers the three Rs and their implementation at all stages of animal research and testing. Part 2 contains chapters on the management and care of over 30 different taxa of animals commonly utilised in scientific procedures and research around the world.

Table of Contents

The Handbook provides:

• A thorough introduction to the design of animal experiments, laboratory animal genetics, and the phenotyping of genetically modified mice
• Comprehensive explorations of animal welfare assessment and the ethical review process
• Practical discussions of legislation and oversight of the conduct of research using animals from a global perspective
• In-depth examinations of the planning, design, and construction of efficient animal facilities, special housing arrangements, and nutrition, feeding, and animal welfare

Designed for laboratory animal scientists, veterinarians, animal care staff, animal care regulatory authorities, legislators, and professionals working in animal welfare non-governmental organizations.

9th Edition. 1040 Pages. Part of the UFAW Animal Welfare Series. A flyer about the Handbook.

eISBN: 978-1-119-55525-4, Hardcover: ISBN: 978-1-119-55524-7

eBook: €288.99, Hardcover: €320.00