/ [edited by] Pierce K.H. Chow, Robert T.H. Ng, Bryan E. Ogden
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Hackensack, NJ
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
: World Scientific
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
, c2008
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xviii, 290 p.
Other Physical Details
: ill. (some col.)
Dimensions
; 30 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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English
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-285) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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1. Scientific considerations and choice of species. The rationale for the use of animal models in biomedical research / Pierce Chow. Experimental animal models in biomedical resarch / Robert Ng. Nonhuman primates as models in biomedical research / Jason Vilano and Bryan Ogden -- 2. Regulatory considerations in the use of animal models. Laws, regulations and guidelines for biomedical research in Singapore / Boon Theng Kuah. The functions of the institutional animal care and use committee / Pierce Chow. Responsibilities of principal investigators and research protocol evaluation / Hock Soo Ong. The 3r's, research variables and the use of alternatives / Hock Soo Ong. Use of statistics as determinant for number of animals used / Huihua Li. The advantages of accreditation with AAALAC / Bryan Ogden -- 3. Animal handling and surgical procedures. General handling, restraint, oral dosing/gavage and injections in laboratory animals / Bryan Ogden. Blood collection from laboratory animals / Jason Villano. Antibiotic coverage and therapy / Darvi Sergio. Animal preparation and transport / Robert Ng. Preparation and implementation of animal surgery / Robert Ng. Animal intubation / Robert Ng. Anaesthesia and maintenance of homeostasis / Robert Ng. animal euthanasia / Darvi Sergio. Rodent sentinel programme / Peik Khin Tan --