This bestseller has been an essential book for all those workingwith laboratory animals since it was first published in 1994.This fourth edition retains all the classic features that have madeit a must-have reference including emphasis on best practice inorder to improve animal welfare. The contents have beenthoroughly updated and reorganised to make sure it is a reallypractical book for day-to-day use in the laboratory. Thefirst section of the book covers principles applicable to allspecies, for example husbandry, handling and the education andtraining required by scientists and technical staff working withanimals in the laboratory. Later chapters focus on specificspecies or groups of species.New to this edition:* Reflects changes in European legislation and theirimpact on national legislation* Covers recommendations for the education and trainingof those carrying out animal experiments across Europe* New chapters on ethical considerations and balancinganimal welfare with science* New information on environmental enrichment forlaboratory animals* Covers advancements in anaesthesia and analgesia andtechniques* Spiral bound for ease-of-use as a bench-topreferenceThis book is ideal for all personnel carrying out scientificprocedures using animals, particularly during training and also forthe new researcher. It will also be essential reading forstudy directors designing research programmes, animal techniciansand veterinarians working with laboratory animal species.