Recognition and Alleviation of Pain and Distress in Laboratory AnimalsClear guidelines on the proper care and use of laboratory animals are being sought by researchers and members of the many committees formed to oversee animal care at universities as well as the general public. This book provides a comprehensive overview of what we know about behavior, pain, and distress in laboratory animals. The volume explores:
Also included is a highly practical, extensive listing, by species, of dosages and side effects of anesthetics, analgesics, and tranquilizers. |
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THE BASIS OF STRESS AND DISTRESS | |
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CONTROL OF PAIN | 53 |
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