The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate (2nd Edition) – eBook

Description

Comprehensively reworked to reflect the latest research and findings, The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate, 2nd Edition (PDF) remains an essential resource for caretakers, technicians, researchers, veterinarians, and students involved in the pivotal field of primate biomedical research. This updated edition provides extensive insights into fundamental husbandry practices, biological traits, compliance with regulations, prevalent diseases, and comprehensive anesthetic management.

This comprehensive ebook lays out step-by-step instructions for a range of essential technical procedures, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding. It covers foundational techniques such as restraint and intubation, alongside sophisticated procedures for collecting urine and blood samples. Additionally, it delves into advanced techniques, including gathering bone marrow, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, and rectal mucosal biopsies. The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate is designed for ease of use, offering a streamlined format that enables readers to seamlessly integrate its concepts and methodologies into the standard operating procedures at their facilities.

### Key Features:

• Detailed, step-by-step guidance on a variety of common and advanced sampling techniques, making it accessible for practitioners at all levels.
• Includes 28 meticulously updated tables serving as quick-reference guides for both New and Old World species.
• Offers a concise overview of the regulatory landscape surrounding the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research, ensuring compliance and ethical standards.
• Incorporates a comprehensive resource list detailing suppliers for animals, feed, sanitation essentials, caging systems, anesthetic tools, and veterinary/research equipment.
• Features an enhanced Veterinary Care chapter with new sections on nutritional support, dental health, behavioral issues, as well as revised insights into analgesics and anesthetics.
• Boasts over 100 high-quality photographs and illustrations, most featuring vibrant colors, to provide visual context on primate biology, management techniques, behavior, disease profiles, and procedural methodologies.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The purchase includes only The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate, 2nd Edition in PDF format. No access codes are included.

This essential reference is perfect for anyone dedicated to the study and care of nonhuman primates in research, ensuring you stay informed and equipped with the latest practices and regulations in the field.