Animal Biology and Care

Animal Biology and Care
Author: Sue Dallas
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2014-04-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118276043

The perfect study companion, Animal Biology and Care, 3rd Edition is specifically designed for students on animal care, animal nursing assistant and veterinary care assistant courses. This edition is fully updated with new course content, a refreshed design and colour illustrations throughout. Basic biological theory is introduced with diagrams for visual learners while photographs demonstrate the common practical procedures carried out by animal care assistants. Key features include: New content on exotic species, recognising the increasing number of these animals kept as pets. Extensive coverage of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and recent advances in animal welfare. Written in line with course curricula, chapter summaries help you to remember key points and learning objectives. A companion website has interactive MCQs to help you test your knowledge. Divided into three main sections covering animal science and genetics, health and husbandry and nursing procedures, this book will help lay the foundations for a successful career in animal care and management!

Biological Systems of Animals Revision Guide Level 3 Animal Management

Biological Systems of Animals Revision Guide Level 3 Animal Management
Author: Kathryn Veitch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2019-03-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781798641729

Produced specifically to support students studying for a level 3 diploma in Animal Management. Matches content from the new City & Guilds specification but can also be used alongside the new BTEC course. Animal Biology is a compulsory module assessed by examination, this guide is designed to aid students in their revision and preparation for this exam. It comes complete with full, colour diagrams & practise questions. Featuring simple, easy to follow notes this is the perfect study companion for any animal biology student.

Level 3 Technical in Animal Management Exam 031/531 Study Guide

Level 3 Technical in Animal Management Exam 031/531 Study Guide
Author: Eboru Publishing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2019-09-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780992900229

Suitable for Level 3 Animal Management qualifications, including the Level 3 Technical Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma, this study guide covers all of the learning outcomes that are covered in the 031/531 exam. Clear language and straightforward explanations will help you work your way through the units and then prepare for your exams.

Level 2 Technical in Animal Care Exam 024/524 Study Guide

Level 2 Technical in Animal Care Exam 024/524 Study Guide
Author: Eboru Publishing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2020-11-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780992900243

Suitable for Level 2 Animal Care qualifications, including the City & Guilds L2 Technical Certificate, this study guide covers all learning outcomes in the 024/524 exam using clear language and straightforward explanations.

Management of Animal Care and Use Programs in Research, Education, and Testing

Management of Animal Care and Use Programs in Research, Education, and Testing
Author: Robert H. Weichbrod
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 917
Release: 2017-09-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1498748457

AAP Prose Award Finalist 2018/19 Management of Animal Care and Use Programs in Research, Education, and Testing, Second Edition is the extensively expanded revision of the popular Management of Laboratory Animal Care and Use Programs book published earlier this century. Following in the footsteps of the first edition, this revision serves as a first line management resource, providing for strong advocacy for advancing quality animal welfare and science worldwide, and continues as a valuable seminal reference for those engaged in all types of programs involving animal care and use. The new edition has more than doubled the number of chapters in the original volume to present a more comprehensive overview of the current breadth and depth of the field with applicability to an international audience. Readers are provided with the latest information and resource and reference material from authors who are noted experts in their field. The book: - Emphasizes the importance of developing a collaborative culture of care within an animal care and use program and provides information about how behavioral management through animal training can play an integral role in a veterinary health program - Provides a new section on Environment and Housing, containing chapters that focus on management considerations of housing and enrichment delineated by species - Expands coverage of regulatory oversight and compliance, assessment, and assurance issues and processes, including a greater discussion of globalization and harmonizing cultural and regulatory issues - Includes more in-depth treatment throughout the book of critical topics in program management, physical plant, animal health, and husbandry. Biomedical research using animals requires administrators and managers who are knowledgeable and highly skilled. They must adapt to the complexity of rapidly-changing technologies, balance research goals with a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines, and know how to work with a multi-generational, multi-cultural workforce. This book is the ideal resource for these professionals. It also serves as an indispensable resource text for certification exams and credentialing boards for a multitude of professional societies Co-publishers on the second edition are: ACLAM (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine); ECLAM (European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine); IACLAM (International Colleges of Laboratory Animal Medicine); JCLAM (Japanese College of Laboratory Animal Medicine); KCLAM (Korean College of Laboratory Animal Medicine); CALAS (Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal Medicine); LAMA (Laboratory Animal Management Association); and IAT (Institute of Animal Technology).

Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2011-01-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309154006

A respected resource for decades, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals has been updated by a committee of experts, taking into consideration input from the scientific and laboratory animal communities and the public at large. The Guide incorporates new scientific information on common laboratory animals, including aquatic species, and includes extensive references. It is organized around major components of animal use: Key concepts of animal care and use. The Guide sets the framework for the humane care and use of laboratory animals. Animal care and use program. The Guide discusses the concept of a broad Program of Animal Care and Use, including roles and responsibilities of the Institutional Official, Attending Veterinarian and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Animal environment, husbandry, and management. A chapter on this topic is now divided into sections on terrestrial and aquatic animals and provides recommendations for housing and environment, husbandry, behavioral and population management, and more. Veterinary care. The Guide discusses veterinary care and the responsibilities of the Attending Veterinarian. It includes recommendations on animal procurement and transportation, preventive medicine (including animal biosecurity), and clinical care and management. The Guide addresses distress and pain recognition and relief, and issues surrounding euthanasia. Physical plant. The Guide identifies design issues, providing construction guidelines for functional areas; considerations such as drainage, vibration and noise control, and environmental monitoring; and specialized facilities for animal housing and research needs. The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals provides a framework for the judgments required in the management of animal facilities. This updated and expanded resource of proven value will be important to scientists and researchers, veterinarians, animal care personnel, facilities managers, institutional administrators, policy makers involved in research issues, and animal welfare advocates.

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management
Author: Richard Sands
Publisher:
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2020-11-19
Genre:
ISBN:

This book covers the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation modules as part of Level 3 Animal Management qualifications. It explains all of the key concepts in ecology and conservation you will be expected to learn as part of your courses as well as how to carry out practical work in the field. This makes it an ideal book to refer to in helping you through your studies or for other readers who wish to gain a solid foundation in the subject. The book is split into two parts, with each part divided into smaller sections. Keywords throughout the text are highlighted in bold and are then explained in the glossary section at the back of the book. At the end of each section, there are a series of review questions to test your understanding. Answers to these questions can be found at the back of the book, broken down by section. * Suitable for BTEC and City & Guilds students * The concepts of ecology and conservation are explained clearly * Glossary to aid with understanding key words * Review questions at the end of each section with answers at the back of the book* Full colour illustrations

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2003-08-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 030916785X

Expanding on the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, this book deals specifically with mammals in neuroscience and behavioral research laboratories. It offers flexible guidelines for the care of these animals, and guidance on adapting these guidelines to various situations without hindering the research process. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research offers a more in-depth treatment of concerns specific to these disciplines than any previous guide on animal care and use. It treats on such important subjects as: The important role that the researcher and veterinarian play in developing animal protocols. Methods for assessing and ensuring an animal's well-being. General animal-care elements as they apply to neuroscience and behavioral research, and common animal welfare challenges this research can pose. The use of professional judgment and careful interpretation of regulations and guidelines to develop performance standards ensuring animal well-being and high-quality research. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research treats the development and evaluation of animal-use protocols as a decision-making process, not just a decision. To this end, it presents the most current, in-depth information about the best practices for animal care and use, as they pertain to the intricacies of neuroscience and behavioral research.