The Laboratory Fish

======================================================= THE LABORATORY FISH Professional Veterinary E-Book ======================================================= BOOK INFORMATION ---------------- Title: The Laboratory Fish Format: PDF E-Book File Size: Varies Category: Laboratory Animal Medicine Specialty: Aquatic Animal Medicine and Research Animal Science DESCRIPTION ----------- The Laboratory Fish serves as an essential comprehensive reference for veterinarians, researchers, and animal care professionals working with fish species in research and laboratory settings. This authoritative text bridges the gap between aquatic veterinary medicine and laboratory animal science, providing detailed guidance on the husbandry, health management, and ethical use of fish as research models. As fish species increasingly serve as important biomedical research subjects, particularly zebrafish and other model organisms, this resource addresses the unique physiological, anatomical, and behavioral characteristics that distinguish aquatic laboratory animals from their terrestrial counterparts. This specialized veterinary text covers the complete spectrum of laboratory fish medicine, from facility design and water quality management to disease diagnosis, treatment protocols, and regulatory compliance. The book emphasizes evidence-based approaches to maintaining optimal health and welfare standards while ensuring research integrity and reproducibility. Readers will find practical information on species-specific requirements, common pathological conditions, anesthetic and surgical techniques adapted for aquatic species, and biosecurity measures essential for maintaining healthy research colonies. Written by leading experts in laboratory animal medicine and aquatic veterinary science, this resource reflects current best practices and regulatory standards governing the use of fish in research. The text integrates fundamental principles of fish biology with applied clinical medicine, making it an indispensable tool for anyone responsible for the care, use, and oversight of laboratory fish populations in academic, pharmaceutical, and government research facilities. KEY FEATURES ------------ • Comprehensive coverage of commonly used laboratory fish species including zebrafish, medaka, and other research models with detailed species-specific husbandry requirements • In-depth discussion of water quality parameters, filtration systems, and environmental monitoring essential for maintaining healthy laboratory fish populations • Detailed protocols for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal infections in laboratory settings • Practical guidance on anesthesia, analgesia, euthanasia, and humane experimental techniques specific to fish species • Regulatory compliance information including institutional animal care and use committee considerations and ethical oversight requirements • Facility design recommendations and biosecurity protocols for establishing and maintaining laboratory fish colonies • Clinical diagnostic approaches including necropsy techniques, histopathology, and interpretation of laboratory findings in fish TARGET AUDIENCE --------------- • Laboratory animal veterinarians and attending veterinarians responsible for research fish colony health and welfare • Aquatic veterinarians expanding their practice into laboratory animal medicine and research settings • Research scientists and principal investigators utilizing fish models in biomedical, toxicological, and developmental biology studies • Veterinary students and residents pursuing specialization in laboratory animal medicine or aquatic animal health • Animal care technicians and facility managers overseeing laboratory fish husbandry and colony management INSTANT ACCESS -------------- Download immediately after purchase Compatible with all PDF readers Personal use license included PRICE: HK$580.00