The book provides detailed and up-to-date information on all topics, which is presented in a clear and concise manner using simple language that is easily understood by students. Additionally, the authors' personal communication, based on their extensive professional experience, enhances the educational value and profitability of the information for both students and teachers. The book covers topics related to pet animals and animal welfare and ethics.

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01. Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science and Importance of Laboratory Animals 02. Ethical Guidelines for Usage of Laboratory Animals in Scientific Research 03. Classification of Laboratory Rats 04. Housing and Care of Laboratory Animals 05. Selection of Laboratory Animals 06. Nutrition and Breeding of Rats and Mice 07. Management of Guinea Pigs and Introduction to Rabbit/Fur Animals 08. Development of Rabbit Keeping 09. Selection and Breeding of Rabbits 10. Care and Management of Young Rabbits 11. Diseases and Their Management in Rabbits Guinea Pigs, Hamster, Rats and Mice 12. Angora Rabbit Management 13. History, Management, Breeds and Utilities of Dogs 14. Housing, Nutrition and General Care of Dogs 15. Breeding of Dogs 16. Insurance, Registration and Dog Shows 17. Management of Cats 18. Management of Pet Birds 19. Introduction and Identification of Body Parts 20. Handling, Sexing, Weaning and Weighing of Laboratory Animals 21. Housing of Laboratory Animals, Equipments, Breeding and Nesting Materials 22. Identification of Animals 23. Record Keeping in An Animal House 24. Computation and Formulation of Feeds for Laboratory Animals, Feeding Schedule and Presentation of Diets 25. Prophylactic Measures Against Disease of Laboratory Animals 26. Sterilization and Disinfection Methods for Laboratory Animals 27. Techniques for the Production of Specific Pathogen Free Animals 28. Techniques for the Production of Germfree Animals 29. Slaughtering and Skinning of Rabbits, Shearing and Preparation of Products 30. Project Preparation 31. Animal Welfare 32. Blood Collection in Laboratory Animals 33. Reproductive Physiology of Laboratory Animals : An Overview 34. Anesthesia in Laboratory Animals 35. List of Major Institutions Maintaining Animal Strains