The Laboratory RatMark A. Suckow, Steven H. Weisbroth, Craig L. Franklin Elsevier, 2005 M12 20 - 928 pages The Laboratory Rat, Second Edition features updated information on a variety of topics including: rat genetics and genomics, both spontaneous and induced disease; state-of-the-art technology for housing and husbandry; occupational health, and experimental models. A premier source of information on the laboratory rat that will be of interest to veterinary and medical students, senior graduate, graduate students, post-docs and researchers who utilize animals in biomedical research.
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... shown in Fig. 1-43. In 1912, Mr. George Crocker, a businessman, donated $1,600,000 (''The George Crocker Special Research Fund'') to Columbia University for the purpose of studies to find ''the cause and cure of cancer'' (Eisen, 1954 ...
... shown in Fig. 1-43. In 1912, Mr. George Crocker, a businessman, donated $1,600,000 (''The George Crocker Special Research Fund'') to Columbia University for the purpose of studies to find ''the cause and cure of cancer'' (Eisen, 1954 ...
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... shown in Fig. 1-43. 1. Rearing cage. 2. Operation cage. 3. Gloves. 4. Sluice tank. 5. Container on its way to rearing cage. 6. Test tube with sterility control. 7. Air compressor. 8. Oil and dust filter. 9. Humidifier. 10. Air ...
... shown in Fig. 1-43. 1. Rearing cage. 2. Operation cage. 3. Gloves. 4. Sluice tank. 5. Container on its way to rearing cage. 6. Test tube with sterility control. 7. Air compressor. 8. Oil and dust filter. 9. Humidifier. 10. Air ...
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... shown in Fig. 1-45. L, lighting frame; I, air sterilizer; W, water tank, with pump, P; C, cages; G, glove ports; F, food canisters; T, food autoclave and transfer unit. (From Gustafsson (Gustafsson, 1959), copyright 1959; used by ...
... shown in Fig. 1-45. L, lighting frame; I, air sterilizer; W, water tank, with pump, P; C, cages; G, glove ports; F, food canisters; T, food autoclave and transfer unit. (From Gustafsson (Gustafsson, 1959), copyright 1959; used by ...
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... shown to be extremely selective and, therefore, choosing the object, or objects that will meet the general enrichment needs for all rats housed within an institution will be challenging. G. Single versus Group Housing Rats appear to ...
... shown to be extremely selective and, therefore, choosing the object, or objects that will meet the general enrichment needs for all rats housed within an institution will be challenging. G. Single versus Group Housing Rats appear to ...
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... shown that the phenotype is due to a genetic contamination with BUF genome. LET albino T.H. Yoshida from a cross between LEW and LEJ at National Institute of Genetics, Misima, Japan. Homozygous for a 1:12 chromosomal translocation; see ...
... shown that the phenotype is due to a genetic contamination with BUF genome. LET albino T.H. Yoshida from a cross between LEW and LEJ at National Institute of Genetics, Misima, Japan. Homozygous for a 1:12 chromosomal translocation; see ...
Contents
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8 Analysis of Behavior in Laboratory Rats | 191 |
9 Nutrition | 219 |
18 Experimental Modeling and Research Methodology | 587 |
19 Anesthesia and Analgesia | 627 |
20 Euthanasia and Necropsy | 665 |
21 Integrating Biology with Rat Genomic Tools | 679 |
22 Gnotobiotics | 693 |
23 Spontaneous Surgically and Chemically Induced Models of Disease | 711 |
24 The Nude Rat | 733 |
25 Gerontology and AgeAssociated Lesions | 761 |
10 Housing and Environment | 303 |
11 Bacterial Mycoplasmal and Mycotic Infections | 339 |
12 Viral Disease | 423 |
13 Parasitic Diseases | 453 |
14 Neoplastic Disease | 479 |
15 Metabolic Traumatic and Miscellaneous Diseases | 513 |
16 Medical Management and Diagnostic Approaches | 547 |
17 Occupational Health and Safety | 565 |
26 Cardiovascular Research | 773 |
27 Toxicology | 803 |
28 Embryology and Teratology | 817 |
29 Immunology | 847 |
30 Wild and Black Rats | 865 |
Appendix 1 Selected Normative Data | 883 |
Index | 885 |
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