The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals (eBook)

Robert Hubrecht BSc PhD CBiol FIBiol is Deputy Scientific Director of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW). James Kirkwood BVSc PhD CBiol FIBiol MRCVS is Chief Executive and Scientific Director of UFAW. UFAW is an internationally recognised, independent, scientific and educational animal welfare charity concerned with improving knowledge and understanding of animals' needs in order to promote high standards of welfare for farm, companion, laboratory, captive wild animals and those with which we interact in the wild.

Part 1: General Principles.

The 3Rs; Statistics and Experimental Design; Genetics and Standardisation of Laboratory Animals; Welfare Assessment; Issues Concerning Field Studies; Animal House Design; Life Support Systems for Aquatic Animals; Human Health and Safety Issues; Transporting Animals; Production and Breeding of Animals; Nutrition and feeding; Human Training; Special Housing Arrangements; Environmental enrichment; Animal Training; Euthanasia/Disposal/Fate After Use.

Part 2: Species Kept in the Laboratory.

Mammals: The Laboratory Opossum (monodelphis domestica); Australian Marsupials; Tree shrews; Bats. Rodentia: Introduction to Rodents; Wild Rats and Mice; the Laboratory Mouse; the Laboratory Rat; Voles; the Laboratory Gerbil; Hamsters; the Guinea-pig. Lagomorpha: The European Wild Rabbit; the Laboratory Rabbit. Carnivora: The Ferret; the Dog; the Domestic Cat. Ungulates: Pigs and Minipigs; Sheep and Goats; Cattle; the Horse. Non-human primates: Introduction to Primates; Prosimians; Marmosets and Tamarins; Owl monkeys; Squirrel monkeys; Capuchin monkeys; Old world monkeys; Breeding Macaques in source countries; Chimpanzees. Vertebrates: Introduction to Fish; Freshwater Fish; Marine Fish; Amphibians; Aquatic Reptiles European Wild Birds; the Domestic Fowl; the Japanese Quail; Doves and Pigeons; the Zebra Finch. Reptiles: Terrestrial Reptiles (Lizards, Snakes and Tortoises); Invertebrates: Cephalopods; Decapod Crustaceans;.

References; Index

"It is evident that ANYONE involved in animal experiment
research whether veterinarian, veterinary technician or laboratory
technician, needs exposure to this resource. While Part 2
demonstrates unique information to individual species and can be
utilized accordingly, Part 1 is significant in teaching ideologies
in animal welfare and provides detailed guidelines for any
practice, facility or organization. All encompassing, it is a
significant resource that proves to move animal welfare in the
right direction and guide the global research community in ethical
care of animals for both the sake of animals, better science, and
future advancements." (VSPN, February 2011)



"In summary, this is a must-have book for those working with
research animals. However, it is much more than that: the
principles of thoughtful use and care of animals are widely
applicable to other veterinary relationships too, whether pet, farm
or zoo animals. I recommend it to vets, nurses and students with an
interest in and concern for the ethical use of all non-human
animals." (The Veterinary Record, January 2011)

"And this perfect balance between theory and practice continues
throughout the volume both in the broad introductory chapters and
the species-specific sections. In summary this is an excellent
addition to UFAW's seminal collection of animal welfare texts."
(Veterinary Practice, November 2010)