The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals: The Gold Standard in Laboratory Animal Care

Edited by Huw Golledge and Claire Richardson, the ninth edition of this seminal reference is a comprehensive guide to the care and management of laboratory and research animals, delivering an up-to-date exploration of worldwide developments, current thinking, and best practices in the field of laboratory animal welfare science and technology.

A Comprehensive Resource for Laboratory Animal Scientists and Professionals

This authoritative handbook is an essential resource for laboratory animal scientists, veterinarians, animal care staff, animal care regulatory authorities, legislators, and professionals working in animal welfare non-governmental organizations. It provides expert guidance on the care and management of over 30 different taxa of animals commonly used in scientific procedures and research around the world.

New Chapters and Updates in the Ninth Edition

• Brand-new chapters on ethical review and the care of aged animals
• Fresh guidance on the care of mole rats, corvids, zebrafish, and decapods
• Updated information on laboratory animal genetics, phenotyping of genetically modified mice, and animal welfare assessment
• Thorough introduction to the design of animal experiments and the planning, design, and construction of efficient animal facilities

A Global Perspective on Laboratory Animal Welfare

The handbook provides comprehensive explorations of animal welfare assessment and the ethical review process, as well as practical discussions of legislation and oversight of the conduct of research using animals from a global perspective.

This ninth edition of The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals is a must-have resource for anyone working in the field of laboratory animal science, providing the necessary knowledge and expertise to ensure the highest standards of animal care and welfare.

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 9th edition (April 29, 2024)
Language: English
Hardcover: 1040 pages
ISBN-10: 1119555248
ISBN-13: 978-1119555247