1st Edition

The Laboratory Hamster and Gerbil

By Karl J. Field, Amber L. Sibold Copyright 1999
168 Pages
by CRC Press

168 Pages
by CRC Press

168 Pages
by CRC Press

The Laboratory Hamster and Gerbil details basic information and common procedures for individuals performing research with hamsters and gerbils. It includes duties of animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures and assists in the humane care and use of hamsters and gerbils in the laboratory. It provides quick, easy-to-use information for... Read more
Important Biological Features.- Husbandry.- Management.- Veterinary Care.- Experimental Methodology.- Resources.- References.

Biography

Karl J. Field, Amber L. Sibold (Consultant, East Hanover, New Jersey, USA), Mark A. Suckow (University of Kentucky) (Series edited by).

"…very complete at providing all facets of information on the care and use of hamsters and gerbils … One of the best features of this text is the ample number of references. Readers will find the references comprehensive and user friendly."
—Timothy D. Mandrell in Contemporary Topics, Vol. 38, No. 5