Laboratory Animal Welfare

Knowledge Source Identification
Knowledge source name Laboratory Animal Welfare
Owner/Developer Elsevier Inc.
Country United States of America
Languages English
URL http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123851031
Description Laboratory Animal Welfare provides a comprehensive, up-to-date look into the new science of animal welfare within laboratory research. Animals specifically considered include rodents, cats and dogs, nonhuman primates, agricultural animals, avian animals and aquatic animals. The book examines the impact of experiment design and environment on animal welfare, as well as emergency situations and euthanasia practices. Readers will benefit from a review of regulations and policy guidelines concerning lab animal use, as well as information on assessing animal welfare. With discussions of the history and ethics of animals in research, and a debate on contemporary and international issues, this book is a go-to resource for laboratory animal welfare.
Knowledge Source Category
Category Publication
Sub categories Book / Textbook
Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing
Dissemination channel Website, Printed
Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) Researchers, Scientists
Users access Fee-based access
Knowledge Characterization
3Rs relevance Replacement, Reduction, Refinement
Purpose Animal welfare, Documentation and information
Technology/Tools Alternative test methods (in vitro), Animal testing (in vivo)