Laboratory Animal Science Books

New and Published Books

1. Stereotaxic and Chemoarchitectural Atlas of the Brain of the Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

   By Craig D. Hardman, Ken W. S. Ashwell

   Developing better therapies for neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases remains an enduring problem for 21st century medicine. The testing of novel therapies will continue to require a robust experimental animal model. The marmoset is an ideal animal model for modern...

   Published January 23rd 2012 by CRC Press
2. The Minipig in Biomedical Research

   Edited by Peter A. McAnulty, Anthony D. Dayan, Niels-Christian Ganderup, Kenneth L. Hastings

   The Minipig in Biomedical Research is a comprehensive resource for research scientists on the potential and use of the minipig in basic and applied biomedical research, and the development of drugs and chemicals. Written by acknowledged experts in the field, and drawing on the authors’ global...

   Published December 18th 2011 by CRC Press
3. The Laboratory Guinea Pig, Second Edition

   By Donna J. Clemons, Jennifer L. Seeman

   Series: Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference

   Praise for the First Edition "This book is easy to read and has many informative illustrations…I would strongly recommend this book to those interested in a broad introduction to the care and use of laboratory guinea pigs as well as to laboratory animal technicians, managers, veterinarians and...

   Published June 12th 2011 by CRC Press
4. Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science, Volume II, Third Edition

   Animal Models

   Edited by Jann Hau, Steven J. Schapiro

   Biomedical research involving animals remains essential for the advancement of the medical, veterinary, agricultural, and biological sciences. Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, the Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science, Volume II, Third Edition: Animal Models explains in great detail...

   Published April 21st 2011 by CRC Press
5. Atlas of the Neonatal Rat Brain

   By Renuka Ramachandra, Thyagarajan Subramanian

   Atlas of the Neonatal Rat Brain provides photographic, histological illustrations of the anatomical features of the neonatal rat brain at postnatal (P) days P-1, P-7, and P-14. The sections are Nissl stained with Cresyl violet, creating photomicrographs with high resolution and clarity. The...

   Published January 9th 2011 by CRC Press
6. The Laboratory Zebrafish

   By Claudia Harper, Christian Lawrence

   Series: Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference

   Like other books in the Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference Series, this guide covers all aspects pertaining to the use of these organisms including their basic biology, humane care and management, husbandry, life support systems, regulatory compliance, technical procedures, veterinary care, and...

   Published December 16th 2010 by CRC Press
7. Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science, Volume I, Third Edition

   Essential Principles and Practices

   Edited by Jann Hau, Steven J. Schapiro

   Laboratory animal testing provides most of our current knowledge of human physiology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, and pathology. From studies of genetics in fruit flies to studies of cellular processes in genetically modified mice to recent dramatic developments in genetics,...

   Published December 1st 2010 by CRC Press
8. Laboratory Mouse and Laboratory Rat Procedural Techniques

   Manuals and DVDs

   By John J. Bogdanske, Scott Hubbard-Van Stelle, Margaret Rankin Riley, Beth M. Schiffman

   Despite the fact that the majority of research animals are rodents, the trainers at the Research Animal Resources Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found training material on the proper handling of mice and rats in biomedical research to be limited. So, they developed videos, narratives...

   Published November 21st 2010 by CRC Press
9. Laboratory Mouse Procedural Techniques

   Manual and DVD

   By John J. Bogdanske, Scott Hubbard-Van Stelle, Margaret Rankin Riley, Beth Schiffman

   This combination manual and DVD provides much-needed training on the proper handling of mice used in biomedical research. The DVD includes narrated video clips that demonstrate and describe each procedural technique. The manual contains handouts with color illustrations and descriptive text for...

   Published November 18th 2010 by CRC Press
10. Laboratory Rat Procedural Techniques

    Manual and DVD

    By John J. Bogdanske, Scott Hubbard-Van Stelle, Margaret Rankin Riley, Beth Schiffman

    This combination manual and DVD provides much-needed training on the proper handling of rats used in biomedical research. The DVD includes narrated video clips that demonstrate and describe each procedural technique. The manual contains handouts with color illustrations and descriptive text for...

    Published November 18th 2010 by CRC Press