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Description
Laboratory Animal Welfare provides a comprehensive, up-to-date look into the new science of animal welfare within laboratory research. Animals specifically considered include rodents, cats and dogs, nonhuman primates, agricultural animals, avian animals and aquatic animals.
The book examines the impact of experiment design and environment on animal welfare, as well as emergency situations and euthanasia practices. Readers will benefit from a review of regulations and policy guidelines concerning lab animal use, as well as information on assessing animal welfare. With discussions of the history and ethics of animals in research, and a debate on contemporary and international issues, this book is a go-to resource for laboratory animal welfare.
Readership
Researchers working with laboratory animal species, academic, government, and corporate sectors across the biological and biomedical sciences.
Table of Contents
American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine Series
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Reviewers
Contributors
Chapter 1. History, Philosophies, and Concepts of Animal Welfare
Abstract
Events
Philosophies
Concepts
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Ethics and Animal Welfare
Abstract
Why Discuss Ethics in a Book about Animal Welfare
Morality and Moral Status
Ethical Theories
The Three Rs
Summary
References
Chapter 3. Regulations, Policies, and Guidelines Impacting Laboratory Animal Welfare
Abstract
Introduction
The Animal Welfare Act
Public Health Service Policy
The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Summary
References
Further Reading
Chapter 4. Animal Welfare Assessment Considerations
Abstract
Methods of Welfare Assessment
Assessment Standards
Assessing the Welfare of Animals in Cancer Research
Ensuring Observer Accuracy
Implementation of Assessment Standards
Challenges to Overcome
Conclusions
References
Chapter 5. Contemporary Issues in Laboratory Animal Welfare
Abstract
Introduction
Globalization of Animal Use
Ethics
Transparency and Public Involvement
Economic Issues
Scientific and Technological Progress
Building a Robust Animal Welfare Program within Your Institution
Conclusions
References
Chapter 6. Laboratory Animal Welfare: International Issues
Abstract
Introduction
How Countries Provide a Framework for Research Animal Welfare Oversight
A Diversity of Definitions of Animal Welfare
Enhancing Research Animal Welfare through t
Details
- No. of pages:
- 336
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © 2013
- Published:
- 24th September 2013
- Imprint:
- Academic Press
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780123851048
- Print ISBN:
- 9780123851031
About the editors
Kathryn Bayne
Affiliations and Expertise
AAALAC International, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Patricia Turner
Affiliations and Expertise
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Reviews
"One just has to read the preface of Laboratory Animal Welfare to understand the importance of the book as a comprehensive reference tool regarding historical, current, and future issues concerning laboratory animal welfare…Insight into contemporary issues, both in the U.S. and abroad, is provided and discussed."--Laboratory Animal Practitioner, March 2014
"This volume is a pivotal and authoritative resource…provides a comprehensive, up-to-date look into the science of animal welfare within research settings…the gold standard of publications and training for veterinarians and those working with laboratory animals."--Anticancer Research, 34, 2014