Laboratory animals play an important role in biomedical research and advances. The humane care and management of these animals is an ongoing concern. This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with laboratory mice whose duties include animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures involved with their research. Basic information and common procedures are presented in detail. TOC:Important Biological Features Introduction Husbandry Housing Management Veterinary Care Experimental Methodology Resources References

1 IMPORTANT BIOLOGICAL FEATURES Introduction; Origins of the Sheep and Goat; Breeds; Behavior; Anatomical and Physiological Features; Dentition; Skeleton; Cutaneous Structures; Gastrointestinal System; Urogenital System; Normative Values 2 HUSBANDRY 3 MANAGEMENT 4 VETERINARY CARE 5 EXPERIMENTAL METHODOLOGY 6 RESOURCES

Matthew J. Allen holds a dual appointment as Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Clinical Veterinarian at the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center at Syracuse, NY. Gary L. Borkowski is Associate Director of Laboratory Animal Resources at the Monsanto Company, St. Louis, MO.