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Spineless Wonders: Welfare and Use of Invertebrates in the Laboratory and Classroom
Paul L.R. Andrews et al
Paperback:
Pages: 120
Publisher:ILAR 2011 52 (2)
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Decription:
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” – George Orwell, Animal Farm
This much-needed issue of the ILAR Journal sheds light on the importance, versatility, and care and welfare requirements of invertebrates. The authors present both practical and philosophical matters in ways that will be broadly accessible and useful to those who interact with these underappreciated species. The articles cover four major aspects of invertebrate care and use in the laboratory, classroom, or elsewhere:
This issue, which also includes an extensive compendium of invertebrate-related Web resources, is intended as a useful resource for a broad constituency of investigators, laboratory animal personnel, institutional officials for research, and members of animal care and use committees.
Paul L.R. Andrews et al
Paperback:
Pages: 120
Publisher:ILAR 2011 52 (2)
ISBN-
Decription:
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” – George Orwell, Animal Farm
This much-needed issue of the ILAR Journal sheds light on the importance, versatility, and care and welfare requirements of invertebrates. The authors present both practical and philosophical matters in ways that will be broadly accessible and useful to those who interact with these underappreciated species. The articles cover four major aspects of invertebrate care and use in the laboratory, classroom, or elsewhere:
- Use of invertebrates in biomedical and related research
- The culture and maintenance of invertebrates
- Evidence for pain and suffering and their alleviation
- Attitudes and their influence on regulation and oversight
This issue, which also includes an extensive compendium of invertebrate-related Web resources, is intended as a useful resource for a broad constituency of investigators, laboratory animal personnel, institutional officials for research, and members of animal care and use committees.
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