Synopses & Reviews
This book represents the most comprehensive publication of its type on nonhuman primates. It also provides basic information on the biology and management of primates for anyone responsible for the care and use of these animals. A related book on primate diseases will be published in 1996.
Key Features
* Stresses the following major topics:
* Biology and medical management
* Reproductive physiology and breeding
* Nutrition
* Biohazards
Review
lved in the care and use of nonhuman primates, this textbook is an important and mandatory addition to their library."
--Clayton L. Hadick in JOURNAL OF AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Table of Contents
D.O. Johnsen, History.
D.K. Johnson, M.L. Morin, K.A.L. Bayne, and T.L.Wolfle, Laws, Regulations, and Policies.
R.A. Whitney, Taxonomy.
J.E. Turnquist and N. Hong, Functional Morphology.
L.E. Williams and I.S. Bernstein, Study of Primate Social Behavior.
L.A. Rosenblum and M.W. Andrews, Environmental Enrichment and Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates.
J.M. Erwin, B.D. Blood, C.H. Southwick, and T.L. Wolfle, Primate Conservation.
J.L. VandeBerg, Genetics of Nonhuman Primates.
A.G. Hendrickx and W.R. Dukelow, Reproductive Biology.
S.T. Kelley and A.S. Hall, Housing.
J.J. Knapke, D.E. Barnard, K.A.L. Bayne, S.M. Lewis, B.M. Marriot and O.T. Oftedal, Nutrition.
B. Dyke, Animal Identification and Record Keeping: Current Practice and Use.
T.M. Butler, B.G. Brown, R.C. Dysko, E.W. Ford, D.E. Hoskins, H.J. Klein, J.L. Levin, K.A. Murray, D. Rosenberg, J.L. Southers, and R.B. Swensen, Medical Management.
J.L. Southers and E.W. Ford, Part A: Preventive Medicine.
R.C. Dysko and D.E. Hoskins, Part B: Collection of Biological Samples and Therapy Administration.
H.J. Klein and K.A. Murray, Part C: Restraint.
B.G. Brown and R.B. Swenson, Part D: Surgical Management.
J.L. Levin, Part E: Special Techniques.
D. Rosenberg, Part F: Critical Care.
A.G. Hendrickx and W.R. Dukelow, Breeding.
S.R. Adams, E.E.S. Muchmore, and J.H. Richardson, Biosafety.
Part A: General Biosafety Considerations.
Part B: Zoonoses, Biohazards, and Other Health Risks.
Part C: A Model Occupational Health Program for Persons Working with Nonhuman Primates.
Chapter References.
Subject Index.