The Laboratory Primate: The Handbook of Experimental Animals Book

Talks about the use of primates in biomedical research and the husbandry nutritional requirements behaviour and breeding of the commonly used species. This book offers information on regulatory requirements along with sections on experimental models that cover areas of biomedical research including AIDS cancer neurobiology and gene therapy.

A volume in the Handbook of Experimental Animals series, The Laboratory Primate details the past and present use of primates in biomedical research, and the husbandry, nutritional requirements, behaviour, and breeding of each of the commonly used species. Practical information on regulatory requirements, not available in other texts, is covered. Sections on experimental models cover the major areas of biomedical research, including AIDS, cancer, neurobiology and gene therapy. Assisted reproductive technology, tissue typing, and minimum group sizes for infectious disease/vaccine studies are also included.

* Two-color, user-friendly format, with copious illustrations and color plates
* Includes detailed, well-illustrated sections on gross & microscopic anatomy, common diseases, and special procedures, including surgical techniques