Total of 664 pages. Each photomicrograph is accompanied by a fully labeled, precision- drawn diagram for easy identification of brain structures. The horizontal plane is through the middle of the auditory meatus and the infraorbital margins. All functional aspects of the instrument are clearly described and illustrated. An advanced laboratory guide for the study of neuroanatomy using the sheep brain as dissection material.
Appendices illustrate histology, function, and brains of common laboratory animals.
This handbook provides a basic practical guide to anesthesia in laboratory animals. Topics covered are the general principles of pre-operative care, anesthetic techniques, and anesthetic managements. An introduction to specialized procedures, such as long-term anesthesia and the use of neuromuscular blocking agents, has also been included. This book is the reference for regulatory compliance, research, facility management, and technical procedures. Features include normative values, anesthesia methods, blood sampling methods, age related lesions, colony health surveillance, and necropsy techniques.