Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals /

Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals /

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate author / creator:	Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources (U.S.)
Edition:	[7th ed.]
Imprint:	Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, c1996.
Description:	xii, 125 p. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Laboratory animals. Laboratories -- Standards. Animals, Laboratory. Laboratories -- standards. Laboratories -- Standards. Laboratory animals. Testing laboratories. Handbooks and manuals.
Format:	U.S. Federal Government Document Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2508581

Hidden Bibliographic Details
Other uniform titles:	Guide for laboratory animal facilities and care.
ISBN:	0309053773
Notes:	Earlier eds. have title: Guide for laboratory animal facilities and care. "Committee to Revise the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals"--p. v. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	Incorporates recent research on commonly used species, including farm animals. Covers institutional policies and responsibilities, animal environment, husbandry, and management, veterinary care, and physical plant.

Table of Contents:

1. Institutional Policies and Responsibilities
2. Animal Environment, Housing, and Management
3. Veterinary Medical Care
4. Physical Plant
Appendix B. Selected Organizations Related to Laboratory Animal Science
Appendix C. Some Federal Laws Relevant to Animal Care and Use
Appendix D. Public Health Service Policy and Government Principles Regarding the Care and Use of Animals.