The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate, Second Edition
The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate, Second Edition (Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference) (Volume 8) by Jeffrey D. Fortman, Terry A. Hewett, Lisa C. Halliday
2017 | ISBN: 143984139X | English | 388 pages | PDF | 30 MB
2017 | ISBN: 143984139X | English | 388 pages | PDF | 30 MB
Extensively updated to include current literature, The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate, Second Edition, continues to serve as a quick reference source for technicians, caretakers, veterinarians, researchers, and students working with primates in biomedical research. It provides details on basic husbandry and covers biologic characteristics, regulatory compliance, common diseases, and anesthetic management.
The text gives easy-to-follow descriptions of basic technical procedures including restraint, intubation, tuberculin skin testing, and collection of blood and urine samples. It also reviews advanced sampling procedures including collection of bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and rectal mucosal biopsy. The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate presents information in a clear, concise format to allow readers to incorporate concepts and techniques into the standard operating procedures of a facility.