Biology and Diseases of the Ferret, Third Edition has been thoroughly
revised and updated to provide a current, comprehensive reference on
the ferret. Encyclopedic in scope, it is the only book to focus on the
characteristics that make the ferret an important research animal,
with detailed information on conditions, procedures, and treatments.
Offering basic information on biology, husbandry, clinical medicine,
and surgery, as well as unique information on the use of ferrets in
biomedical research, Biology and Diseases of the Ferret is an
essential resource for investigators using ferrets in the laboratory
and for companion animal and comparative medicine veterinarians. The
Third Edition adds ten completely new chapters, covering regulatory
considerations, black-footed ferret recovery, diseases of the
cardiovascular system, viral respiratory disease research,
morbillivirus research, genetic engineering, hearing and auditory
function, vision and neuroplasticity research, nausea and vomiting
research, and lung carcinogenesis research. Additionally, the
anesthesia, surgery, and biomethodology chapter has been subdivided
into three and thoroughly expanded. The book also highlights the
ferret genome project, along with the emerging technology of
genetically engineered ferrets, which is of particular importance to
the future of the ferret as an animal model in research and will allow
the investigation of diseases and their genetic basis in a small,
easily maintained, non-rodent species.
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ISBN
9781118782736
Publisert
2014
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Wiley Professional, Reference & Trade
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Antall sider
852
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