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

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.

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