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BL
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Record Number
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979991
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Doc. No
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b734361
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Title & Author
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Nonhuman primates in biomedical research.\ edited by B. Taylor Bennett, Christian R. Abee, Roy Henrickson.
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Publication Statement
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San Diego :: Academic Press,, ©1995.
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Series Statement
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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine series
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Page. NO
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1 online resource (1 volume) :: illustrations.
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ISBN
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0080537642
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: 9780080537641
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Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Contents
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Front Cover; Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research: Biology and Management; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; List of Reviewers for Chapters in This Volume; Chapter 1. History ; I. Human and Nonhuman Primates to 1960; II. Establishment of Primate Centers: Crossing the Threshold; III. 1960-1980: Period of Growth in a World of Increasing Constraints; IV. 1980s and 1990s: Progress Paying Off in Face of Serious Challenges; V. Looking Toward the Future; References; Chapter 2. Laws, Regulations, and Policies; I. Introduction; II. National Laws, Regulations, and Policies.
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III. International Laws Affecting Acquisition or Use of Nonhuman PrimatesIV. Organizations Whose Policies Affect International Acquisition and Use of Nonhuman Primates and Other Species; Appendix: Organizations and Sources of Documents; References; Chapter 3. Taxonomy; I. Introduction; II. Higher Order Classification; III. The Prosimians: Suborder Prosimii; IV. Tarsiers: Suborder Tarsioidea, Family Tarsiidae; References; Chapter 4. Functional Morphology; I. Introduction; II. Morphological Definition of Primate Order; III. Sexual Dimorphism; IV. Growth and Development.
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IV. Genetic Management ApplicationsV. Development of Animal Models; References; Chapter 9. Reproductive Biology; I. Introduction; II. Puberty; III. Estrous and Menstrual Cycles; IV. Pregnancy; V. Parturition; VI. Lactation; VII. Reproductive Senescence; VIII. Male; References; Chapter 10. Housing; I. History; II. Primary Housing Design; III. Group Housing; References; Selected Readings; Chapter 11. Nutrition; I. Introduction; II. Nutrient Requirements; III. Dietary Diversity among Primates; IV. Required Nutrients; V. Diets for Captive Nonhuman Primates and Special Considerations.
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V. Body Size and IntegumentVI. Head and Neck Morphology; VII. Back and Spine Morphology; VIII. Limb Morphology; IX. Thoracic Morphology; X. Abdominal and Pelvic Morphology; XI. Perineal Morphology; XII. Conclusions; References; Selected Readings; Chapter 5. Study of Primate Social Behavior; I. Introduction; II. Levels of Behavioral Analysis; III. Definition of Primate Societies; IV. General Statement on Primate Social Structures; V. Taxonomic Generalities in Social Structure and Organization; VI. Methodology Used in Study of Behavior; VII. Applied Behavioral Analysis; VIII. Conclusions.
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Abstract
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This book represents the most comprehensive publication of its type on nonhuman primates. It also provides basic information on the biology and management of primates for anyone responsible for the care and use of these animals. A related book on primate diseases will be published in 1996. Key Features * Stresses the following major topics: * Biology and medical management * Reproductive physiology and breeding * Nutrition * Biohazards.
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Subject
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Primates as laboratory animals.
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Subject
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Primates as laboratory animals.
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Subject
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TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING-- Agriculture-- Animal Husbandry.
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Subject
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Animals, Laboratory.
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Subject
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Primates.
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Subject
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Primaten.
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Subject
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Proefdieren.
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Dewey Classification
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636.9/8
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LC Classification
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SF407.P7N66eb vol. 1
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NLM classification
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QY 60.P7N8122 1995
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Added Entry
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Abee, Christian R.
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Bennett, B. T., (B. Taylor)
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Henrickson, Roy.
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