Planning and Designing Research Animal Facilities
Planning and Designing Research Animal Facilities

Author: Jack Hessler

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2011-04-28

Total Pages: 517

ISBN-13: 0080919219

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Research institutions have or are planning to build, expand and renovate animal research facilities to keep up with the demands of biomedical research caused in part by growth in the use of genetically altered rodents and the upsurge of research in infectious diseases. Properly designed facilities greatly facilitate effective management and high-quality day-to-day animal care that is required to optimally support animal research and testing. There are multiple solutions to address the myriad of factors that influence the design and construction of animal research facilities. There is no "best design applicable for all facilities and arguably not even a single "best design for a given facility. For this reason, Planning and Designing Research Animal Facilities is not intended to be a "how to book. The goal is to cover the basic programmatic requirements of animal research facilities, provide ideas for meeting those requirements while, hopefully, stimulating the creative process in which designers in consultation with those who work in animal research facilities generate even better ideas. That is how progress has been made and will continue to be made. - Facilitates communication between the parties involved in planning and designing animal facilities by providing contemporary information, and stimulating creativity that will help lead to wise decisions and advance the knowledge base for planning, design and constructing animal research facilities

An Introduction to Biomedical Research Facilities: Design of Animal Research Facilities
An Introduction to Biomedical Research Facilities: Design of Animal Research Facilities

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2021-08-19

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13:

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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of biomedical animal research facilities. Here is what is discussed: DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 2. MODULAR DESIGN 3. MATERIALS AND FINISHES 4. ARF SECURITY 5. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 6. UTILITY SYSTEMS

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

Published: 2017-09-07

Total Pages: 917

ISBN-13: 1498748457

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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

Published: 2011-01-27

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 0309154006

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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.

Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals
Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals

Author: Committee on Occupational Safety and Health in Research Animal Facilities

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1997-06-23

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 0309520398

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Much has been written about the care of research animals. Yet little guidance has appeared on protecting the health and safety of the people who care for or use these animals. This book, an implementation handbook and companion to Guide For the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, identifies principles for building a program and discusses the accountability of institutional leaders, managers, and employees for a program's success. It provides a detailed description of risks-- physical and chemical hazards, allergens and zoonoses, and hazards from experiments--which will serve as a continuing reference for the laboratory. The book offers specific recommendations for controlling risk through administrative procedures, facility design, engineering controls, and periodic evaluations. The volume focuses on the worker, with detailed discussions of work practices, the use of personal protective gear, and the development of an emergency response plan. This handbook will be invaluable to administrators, researchers, and employees in any animal research facility. It will also be of interest to personnel in zoos, animal shelters, and veterinary facilities.

Use of Laboratory Animals in Biomedical and Behavioral Research
Use of Laboratory Animals in Biomedical and Behavioral Research

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1988-02-01

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 0309038391

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Scientific experiments using animals have contributed significantly to the improvement of human health. Animal experiments were crucial to the conquest of polio, for example, and they will undoubtedly be one of the keystones in AIDS research. However, some persons believe that the cost to the animals is often high. Authored by a committee of experts from various fields, this book discusses the benefits that have resulted from animal research, the scope of animal research today, the concerns of advocates of animal welfare, and the prospects for finding alternatives to animal use. The authors conclude with specific recommendations for more consistent government action.

Using Animal Models in Biomedical Research
Using Animal Models in Biomedical Research

Author: Pierce K. H. Chow

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 9812812024

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Ch. 1. Scientific considerations and choice of species. ch. 1.1. The rationale for the use of animal models in biomedical research / Pierce Chow. ch. 1.2. Experimental animal models in biomedical resarch / Robert Ng. ch. 1.3. Nonhuman primates as models in biomedical research / Jason Vilano and Bryan Ogden -- ch. 2. Regulatory considerations in the use of animal models. ch. 2.1. Laws, regulations and guidelines for biomedical research in Singapore / Boon Theng Kuah. ch. 2.2. The functions of the institutional animal care and use committee / Pierce Chow. ch. 2.3. Responsibilities of principal investigators and research protocol evaluation / Hock Soo Ong. ch. 2.4. The 3R's, research variables and the use of alternatives / Hock Soo Ong. ch. 2.5. Use of statistics as determinant for number of animals used / Huihua Li. ch. 2.6. The advantages of accreditation with AAALAC / Bryan Ogden -- ch. 3. Animal handling and surgical procedures. ch. 3.1. General handling, restraint, oral dosing/gavage and injections in laboratory animals / Bryan Ogden. ch. 3.2. Blood collection from laboratory animals / Jason Villano. ch. 3.3. Antibiotic coverage and therapy / Darvi Sergio. ch. 3.4. Animal preparation and transport / Robert Ng. ch. 3.5. Preparation and implementation of animal surgery / Robert Ng. ch. 3.6. Animal intubation / Robert Ng. ch. 3.7. Anaesthesia and maintenance of homeostasis / Robert Ng. ch. 3.8. Animal euthanasia / Darvi Sergio. ch. 3.9. Rodent sentinel programme / Peik Khin Tan -- ch. 4. Basic animal investigative methods. ch. 4.1. Bioimaging in animals / David Ng [und weitere]. ch. 4.2. Histology sampling and techniques / In Chin Song. ch. 4.3. Animal tissue perfusion and preservation / Robert Ng. ch. 4.4. Animal cell culture / Kai Zhang and Peggy Yong. ch. 4.5. Application of microsurgical techniques in animal research / Bien Keem Tan [und weitere] -- ch. 5. Animal welfare considerations. ch. 5.1. Species specific caging configuration and design / Cindy Phua. ch. 5.2. Postoperative care and pain management / Jason Villano. ch. 5.3. Animal feeds and nutritional requirements / Peik Khin Tan -- ch. 6. Safety management of an animal facility. ch. 6.1. Occupational health and safety programme / Angela Goh. ch. 6.2. New employee and external users orientation / Inria Kurniawan Then. ch. 6.3. Radiation safety awareness in animal research / S. Somanesan. ch. 6.4. Emergency crisis management / Irene Kee. ch. 6.5. Zoonoses and laboratory animal allergies / Jason Villano -- ch. 7. Supporting facilities design. ch. 7.1. Clinical skills laboratory / Robert Ng. ch. 7.2. Animal research supporting laboratories / Robert Ng. ch. 7.3. Animal research and housing facilities / Robert Ng -- ch. 8. The development of comprehensive animal facilities in Singapore. ch. 8.1. History of the Department of Experimental Surgery as a reflection of translational research development in Singapore / Robert Ng

Principles of Animal Research for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Principles of Animal Research for Graduate and Undergraduate Students

Author: Mark A. Suckow

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2016-11-16

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 012802366X

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Principles of Animal Research is the first publication to offer a broad look at animal research science for a student, early researcher, or technician. Offering guidance for all aspects of the research experience, including the research and development of a thesis, model selection, experimental design, IACUC protocol preparation, and animal husbandry and technical procedural needs, the book is a necessary addition to every student, technician, and researcher's education. - Provides background material for students to understand the broader backdrop against which animal research is undertaken - Includes ethical and regulatory information - Covers commonly used animal models and the process to choose a model for biomedical research