The Laboratory Rat (Paperback, 2)

Important Biological Features
Introduction
Nomenclature
Behavior
Anatomical and Physiological Features
Hematology and Clinical Chemistry
Reproduction

Husbandry
Housing
Environmental Enrichment
Nutrition
Sanitation and Sanitation Monitoring
Transportation
Quality Control
Identification and Records

Management
Overview
Select Regulatory Agencies and Compliance
Voluntary Accreditation
Occupational Health/Zoonotic Diseases

Veterinary Care
Clinical History
Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Diseases of Rats
Disease Prevention, Treatment, and Control
Detecting and Preventing Infectious Disease
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Aseptic Surgery
Euthanasia
Necropsy

Experimental Methodology
Restraint
Sampling Techniques
Compound Administration
Other Techniques
Common Research Uses of Rats
Other Rats Used in Research

Resources
Organizations
Publications
Electronic Resources
Equipment and Facilities Meetings
Technical Education
Vendors
Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratories
Research Support
Sanitation Supplies
Transportation
Veterinary and Surgical Supplies