The Laboratory Rabbit Guinea Pig Hamster and Other Rodents

“…a thorough review of the responsible use of these species in research…a well organized, easily read volume that serves as both a handy reference and as an authoritative compilation.”–Anticancer Research, February 2015

“The book is easy to use, despite its size, as the information is well indexed by diseases and species…I highly recommend this text as the editors with their 112 coauthors have met the goal to provide a comprehensive resource for laboratory rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other rodents.”–Veterinary Pathology, September 2013

This single volume reference, arranged in section by species often used in research, includes basic biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, infectious and noninfectious diseases, husbandry and breeding, common experimental methods, and use of the species as a research model.

In this regard, it is important that the biological features of laboratory animals be understood, and the principles for responsible care and use serve as the foundation for productive research. Toward that goal, Authored by leading authorities in the field, the book is organized into sections by species and chapters cover topics such as basic biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, infectious and non-infectious diseases, husbandry and breeding, common experimental methods, and use of the species as a research model.

This book provides current and detailed information which will help guide scientists, veterinarians, and students. Thoroughly referenced and illustrated The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents provides a well organized, easily read volume that serves as both a handy reference and as an authoritative compilation.