A Colour Atlas of Anatomy of Small Laboratory Animals

Volume I - Rabbit - Guinea Pig
Volume II - Rat - Mouse - Golden Hamster                   Out of Print Again                  
By Peter Popesko, MVDr, DrSc, Viera Rajtova, Doc. MVDr, DrSc and Jindrich Horak, Doc. MVDr, CSc
256 pp., 227 ills., Copyright 2003
Hardcover
 

Description
This remains the only comparative study of the five principal species of small mammals used in biomedical research. In this unique two-volume set, the authors illustrate in superb detail the anatomy of each species, permitting comparisons between species and highlighting morphological differences of clinical significance. An essential reference for anyone performing surgical or post-mortem procedures. Volume one discusses the rabbit and guinea pig; the second volume discusses the rat, mouse and golden hamster.

Key Features
 

	The only atlas of anatomy that features illustrations of the gross anatomy of all of the principal laboratory animals.
	Includes artwork to illustrate the position and orientation of structures in situ, in the living animal, as they will be encountered in carrying out a physical examination or surgical procedure.
	Illustrations of cross-sectional anatomy aid interpretation of diagnostic imaging such as ultrasonography.

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Handbook of Laboratory Animal Bacteriology

By Axel Kornerup Hansen, Agriculture University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
272 pp., Publication Date: 8/23/1999

Description
Defines, for each bacteria: the habitats, clinical importance, morphology, relevant media, physical, biochemical, and immunological characteristics, and molecular biology· Offers tips on differentiating between related species of bacteria· Explains proper staining techniques and serology · Attempts to describe all bacterial species which may be isolated during routine investigations in rodents and rabbits· Includes many illustrations and tables

Handbook of Laboratory Animal Bacteriology isolates bacteria in laboratory rodents and rabbits to assist veterinary pathologists and other animal caretakers in the management of these organisms. This book emphasizes those bacteria known to interfere with research protocols, and offers methods for isolation and differentiation among related bacteria. It also enables the bacteriologist to isolate and identify bacteria being part of the normal flora of these animals.

In the first part of the book, information is given on how to sample and cultivate from the animals. Hereafter, general descriptions on various identification procedures are given. Topics include sampling and isolation techniques, staining methods, serology, PCR and other important tools.

In the second part of the book, important laboratory animal bacteria have been described in relation to both characteristics of the agent and characteristics of infection. All categories of bacteria are systematically dealt with in order to help in their isolation and identification when examining rodents and rabbits.

Traditional lab animals (mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and rabbits) harbor bacteria different from those found in humans and farm animals.  Handbook of Laboratory Animal Bacteriology is an invaluable guide bacteriological monitoring of research colonies.
 

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