BookCommittee for the Update of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.
Summary: "Incorporates new scientific information on common laboratory animals, including aquatic species, and includes extensive references. Provides a framework for the judgments required in the management of animal facilities. This updated and expanded resource of proven value will be important to scientists and researchers, veterinarians, animal care personnel, facilities managers, institutional administrators, policy makers involved in research issues, and animal welfare advocates."--Publisher's description (excerpt).
Contents:
Key concepts
Animal care and use program
Environment, housing, and management
Veterinary care
Physical plant
Appendices
A. Additional selected references
B. U.S. government priciples for the utilization and care of vertebrate animals used in testing, research, and training
C. Statement of task
D. About the authors.