These laboratory animals are discussed in detail, including characteristics that relate to their use in biomedical research. Clinical manifestations and pathologic characteristics of naturally occurring infectious and metabolic-degenerative diseases are covered. Emphasis is placed upon animal health surveillance, preventative medicine, diagnostic and control methods, and the effects of diseases and environmental variables on experimental results. Care and maintenance of animals, including caging, housing, sanitation and nutrition, are also covered. Autumn semester of odd-numbered years.
Emphasis is placed upon disease surveillance and diagnostic and control methods.
Annually on a semi-continuous weekly basis. These weekly continuing education sessions, generally lasting for one hour, are directed toward the career development and skill enhancement of the veterinary technical staff. Other participants may attend with the permission of the course director. Copyright Emory University, 1997.All Right reserved.