The Laboratory Swine

Published:
December 22, 1999 by CRC Press - 152 Pages
Author(s):
Peter J. A. Bollen, University of Southern Denmark, Odense; Axel K. Hansen, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark ; Aage K Olsen Alstrup, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark

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ISBN 9780849310355
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Features

  • Provides an overview of the biology, husbandry, management, veterinary care and research application of the laboratory swine
  • Focuses both on large and miniature swine
  • Includes 20 tables that provide an overview of biological data, diseases, and drug dosing
  • Illustrates concepts and procedures with numerous figures throughout the book
  • Offers resources of relevance to laboratory swine, and extensive references for further study

    • Summary

    With their representation in research on the rise because of refinement in animal experimentation, swine, and miniature swine in particular, are viewed as an alternative non-rodent species to commonly used non-rodent species, such as dogs and primates.

    Written to provide a complete source of information on the species, this handy guide addresses the biology, husbandry, management, veterinary care and research application of the laboratory swine.

    The Laboratory Swine, a volume in the Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference Series, is divided into six parts:

  • Part I, Important Biological Features, examines everything from different breeds and behavior, to anatomical and physiological features, as well as digestive, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
  • Husbandry, Part II, addresses housing, nutrition, sanitation, transportation, and more.
  • Management and Quality Assurance looks at the impact of infections on animal research using swine; zoonotic diseases; legal regulations; genetic monitoring and more.
  • Part IV, Veterinary Care, covers a variety of topics, such as clinical examination of swine, diseases of swine, pain recognition in swine, and post-operative management.
  • Restraint, sampling techniques, basic surgical procedures, and other issues are addressed in Experimental Techniques.
  • And Resources, Part VI, provides extensive references, including as handbooks, journals and Internet sites, for further study.

    Ideal for animal caretakers, technicians, investigators, and laboratory animal veterinarians, The Laboratory Swine is a single source reference that contributes to the humane care and use of swine in research.

    • Table of Contents

    Important Biological Features
    Breeds
    The Landrace
    The Yorkshire or Large White
    The Duroc
    The Hampshire
    The Piétrain
    Other Breeds
    Hybrid Breeds
    Miniature Breeds
    The Vietnamese Potbelly Pig
    Nomenclature
    Behavior
    Anatomical and Physiological Features
    Integument and Skeleton
    Digestive System
    Abdominal Organs
    Cardiovascular System
    Pulmonary System
    Lymphatic and Endocrine System
    Normative Values
    Husbandry
    Housing
    Environmental Conditions
    Environmental Enrichment
    Nutrition
    Nutrient Requirements
    Feeding Levels
    Sanitation
    Transportation
    Record Keeping
    Management and Quality Assurance
    Microbiological Management and Quality
    Impact of Infections on Animal Research Using Swine
    Zoonotic Diseases
    Legal Regulations
    Precautions to Prevent Infections
    Common Findings in Health Monitoring
    Genetic Monitoring
    Accreditation
    AAALAS International
    ISO 9000
    Other Organizations
    Veterinary Care
    Clinical Examination of Swine
    Microbiological Sampling
    Diseases of Swine
    Therapeutic Treatment
    Pathological Examination
    Anesthesia and Analgesia
    Reactions of Swine to Sedation and Anesthesia
    Routes of Administration of Sedatives and Anesthetics
    Preanesthetic Management
    Premedication
    Anesthetic Induction
    Endotracheal Intubation
    General Anesthesia
    Drugs Used in Swine Anesthesia
    Analgesia
    Pain Control
    Pain Recognition in Swine
    Drugs Used in Swine Analgesia
    Monitoring during Anesthesia
    Anesthetic Support
    Anesthetic Emergencies
    Malignant Hyperthermia/Porcine Stress Syndrome
    Post-operative Management
    Euthanasia
    Experimental Techniques
    Restraint
    Sampling Techniques
    Administration of Compounds
    Basic Surgical Procedures
    Catheterization
    Catheter Maintenance
    Laparotomy
    Safety Testing of Chemicals and Drugs
    Necropsy
    Resources
    Associations
    Books
    Journals
    Internet Resources
    Swine, Diet and Equipment

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