The Laboratory Mouse (Paperback, 3 ed)

Preface. About the Authors. Important Biological Features. Introduction. Stocks and Strains. Nomenclature. Anatomic and Physiologic Features. Normative Values. Hematology. Immunodeficient Mice. Wild Mice. Behavior, Well-being, and Enrichment. References. Husbandry. Housing. Barriers and Containment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Special Considerations for Immunodeficient Mice. Environment. Sanitation and Pest Control. Nutrition. Water. Breeding. Identification and Record Keeping. Transportation. References. Management. Regulatory Agencies and Compliance. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Occupational Health and Zoonotic Diseases. References. Clinical Medicine. Basic Veterinary Supplies. Physical Examination of the Mouse. Common Spontaneous and Noninfectious Diseases. Common Infectious Diseases. Treatment and Supportive Care of Sick Mice. Clinical Endpoints. Treating Disease on a Colony Basis. References. Preventative Medicine. Receiving. Testing of Biological Materials. Health Surveillance and Monitoring. Disease Prevention through Sanitation. References. Experimental Methodology. Restraint. Sampling Methods. Compound Administration. Anesthesia and Analgesia. Euthanasia. Necropsy. References. Resources and Additional Information. Organizations. Publications. Electronic Resources. Appendix A: Suggested cassette numbering system and some trimming suggestions.