Laboratory Primate: Handbook of Experimental

Book Description
A volume in the Handbook of Experimental Animals series, The Laboratory Primate
details the past and present use of primates in biomedical research, and the
husbandry, nutritional requirements, behaviour, and breeding of each of the
commonly used species. Practical information on regulatory requirements, not
available in other texts, is covered. Sections on experimental models cover the
major areas of biomedical research, including AIDS, cancer, neurobiology and
gene therapy. Assisted reproductive technology, tissue typing, and minimum
group sizes for infectious disease/vaccine studies are also included.

* Two-color, user-friendly format, with copious illustrations and color plates
* Includes detailed, well-illustrated sections on gross & microscopic anatomy,
common diseases, and special procedures, including surgical techniques