Management of Laboratory Animal Care and Use Programs

by Suckow; Mark A.

• ISBN13: 9780849322877
• ISBN10: 0849322871
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-11-28
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

The management of biomedical research using animals has become increasingly complex due to new technology, increased regulatory oversight, and recognition of the need for animals free of disease and distress. Management of Laboratory Animals Care and Use Programs provides both factual and theoretical information drawn from the substantial experience of authors who are noted experts in the field. Laboratory animal management is a discipline that is likely to experience continued growth and an increase in complexity. This book presents the basic knowledge and information needed to meet typical professional challenges.

Table of Contents

Management of People - A Most Valuable Resource	1	(14)
U. Kristina Stephens
Management of Education and Training Programs	15	(64)
Bruce W. Kennedy
Personal Leadership Skills	79	(12)
Fred A. Douglas
Dennis B. Miller
Bioethics and Laboratory Animal Research	91	(26)
Jan Wyrick Gnadt
Stuart E. Leland
Animal Health and Medicine	117	(46)
Mark A. Suckow
Brent J. Martin
Regulatory Compliance	163	(24)
Janet C. Gonder
Managing Quality in Animal Resource Units	187	(18)
Robert E. Mueller II
U Developing Policies and Procedures	205	(12)
Steven M. Kuhlman
Physical Plant	217	(26)
Gail A. Heidbrink
Fiscal Management	243	(14)
James A. Alford, Jr.
Acquiring Grants and Contracts	257	(12)
Howard G. Rush
Mary S. Freer
Patricia A. Ward
Utilization of Information Technology	269	(22)
Farol N. Tomson
Hazard Identification and Control in the Research Animal Facility	291	(34)
Christian E. Newcomer
Emergency Response and Management	325	(14)
Catherine M. Vogelweid
Animal Resource Security	339	(14)
DeWayne H. Walker
Public Affairs	353	(16)
Lynn C. Anderson
Jacquie Calnan
Janet G. Skidmore
Index	369