[February 14, 2025] The Laboratory Pig (Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference) 3rd edition

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The Laboratory Swine, 3rd Edition: Your Guide to Humane Care and Research This book is a fully updated third edition that summarizes new insights in the field, raising the bar for humane care and use of pigs in research. It provides an overview with extensive references for animal caretakers, technicians, laboratory animal veterinarians, and investigators planning and performing studies on pigs. Key Features Welfare Focus: The book is updated with a special focus on refined methods for housing and handling pigs , reflecting the large developments made in welfare concepts of laboratory animals. Research Protocols: It includes an updated description of commonly performed experimental and surgical procedures , reflecting the significant increase in publication activity and the prominence of pigs in both basic and applied research. Comprehensive Coverage: It covers the humane care and use of pigs, from agricultural sources to genetically and microbiologically defined minipigs . Practical Format: The small, practical, and accessible format makes this an easy "go-to" book , with easy-to-find information and high-quality color images . Legacy of Excellence: Continuing its legacy as the premier reference on the care and use of pigs in the laboratory, this book is an essential tool for conducting high-quality research.

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