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International Course on Laboratory Animal Science
A 2-week intensive course on laboratory animal science is being held at the Department of Laboratory Animal Science, Utrecht University, The Netherlands from May 15-26, 2000. The objective is to present facts and principles essential for the humane use of animals and for the quality of research. The contents are in line with recommendations of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) regarding training of animal researchers. The course may also be of interest to those who intend to set up a similar course at their location. Topics include alternatives, ethical aspects, euthanasia/humane endpoints, legislation, behavior and stress, protocols, primatology, anesthesiology, microsurgery, animal nutrition, and genetic monitoring.
For additional information contact Prof. Dr. L.F.M. van Zutphen, Department of Laboratory Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box 80.166, 3508 TD Utrecht, The Netherlands, phone: 31-30-2532033, fax: 31-30-2537997, e-mail: pdk@las.vet.uu.nl
Measuring Behavior 2000 to be held in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, August 15-18, 2000, will offer a variety of ways to gather and exchange information. The program will consist of oral papers, poster sessions, demonstrations, special interest groups (SIGs), training sessions, user meetings, workshops, scientific tours, post-conference sight-seeing, and a pleasant social program. All presentations will deal with innovative methods and techniques in behavioral research. Validation of a new technique is an acceptable subject for a paper or poster. However, papers discussing applications of proven techniques do not belong at Measuring Behavior 2000. Presentations on physiological techniques are welcome, as long as there is a clear link with behavior.
Contributions are welcome on the following topics:
Behavioral recording; automatic data acquisition techniques; brain imaging and behavior; Biophone:emetry and behavior; behavior and physiology; acoustics, speech, language and behavior; behavioral analysis; behavioral models; and teaching behavior research methods.
For additional information, contact: Conference Secretariat, Measuring Behavior 2000, P.O. Box 268, 6700 AG Wageningen, The Netherlands, phone: +31-317-497677, fax: +31-317-424496, e-mail: mb2000@noldus.nl, WWW: http://www.noldus.com/events/mb2000/index.html
The American Association of Zoo Keepers’ (AAZK) newest publication is now available. This reference work is an anthology of articles by 56 authors, from zoo keepers and veterinarians to zoo directors and public relations specialists.
The 424-page volume brings together information and resources for planning a crisis management program or for augmenting an existing program.
The cost is $45 for AAZK members and $60 for nonmembers with an additional $10 postage for orders outside the continental United States. Call Susan Chan at 1-800-242-4519, or send in your order to: AAZK Inc., 3601 S.W. 29th Street, Suite 133, Topeka, KS 66614.
Genetic Engineering and Animal Welfare: Preparing for the 21st Century
Edited by J.C. Gonder, E.D. Prentice, and L. Russow, U.S. $40, contact
Scientists Center for Animal Welfare, 7833 Walker Dr., Suite 410, Greenbelt,
MD 20770-3229, phone: (301) 345-3500, fax: (301) 345-3503, e-mail: info@scaw.com
Contains chapters on transgenic mammals, IACUC review of genetic engineering protocols, xenotransplantation issues and guidelines, and ethical considerations related to animal use in genetic engineering.
Handbook of Chlorination and Alternative Disinfectants
By G.C. White, ISBN 0471292079, 1569 pp., U.S. $95, contact John Wiley
& Sons, Inc., One Wiley Dr., Somerset, NJ 08875, phone: (732) 469-4400,
fax: (732) 302-2300
Seventeen chapters cover all aspects of chlorination and other disinfectants. Chapters discuss chemistry, dechlorination, hypochlorination, chlorine dioxide, ozone, bromine, ultraviolet radiation, and more. Also covers facility design.
Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on Biosafety: Working Safely with Research Animals
WWW: http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/sympsium/symp_idx.htm
Complete proceedings of a conference held in January 1996. Topics include biosafety issues related to xenograft transplantation, infectious risks in using baboons, emerging infections, face protection, containment devices, staff management and legal issues.
Human Anatomy Atlases on CD-ROM
By J.W. Sundsten and K.A. Mulligan. For inquiries and orders, contact
Health Sciences, Center for Educational Resources, Box 357161, Seattle,
WA 98195-7161, phone: 206 685-1186, fax: 206 543-8051, e-mail: center@u.washington.edu
The Neuroanatomy Interactive Syllabus uses the 2-D and 3-D images in the Neuroanatomy Atlas and many others. It is organized into functional chapters suitable as a laboratory guide, with an instructive caption accompanying each image. It contains 3-D computer graphic reconstructions of brain material; MRI scans; tissue sections, some enhanced with pathways; gross brain specimens and dissections; and summary drawings. Chapters include Topography and Development, Vessels and Ventricles, Spinal Cord, Brainstem and Cranial Nerves, Sensory and Motor Systems, Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia, Eye Movements, Hypothalamus and Limbic System, Cortical Connections, and Forebrain and MRI Scan Serial Sections.
Orthopedic Teaching Models
Sawbones, Pacific Research Laboratories, Inc., P.O. Box 409, Vashon Island,
WA 98070, phone: (206) 463-5551, fax: (206) 463-2526, e-mail: info@sawbones.com,
WWW: http://www.sawbones.com/
For over two decades Sawbones has provided models to further develop orthopedic surgical skills outside the operating room setting as a supplement to didactic instruction. Pacific Research designs and creates functional human and veterinary teaching models. Pre-cut fractures, osteoporotic bone or other special services can be provided upon request. Pathologies or combinations of Sawbones other than those shown can be developed by Pacific Research Laboratories.
Microsurgical Developments has a plastic (PVC) life-sized rat model that allows for 25 surgical techniques. The rat has wide incisions in the abdomen, chest, and throat. Cavities below each opening have properly located plastic organs and vessels. Surgical procedures that can be simulated include anastomoses, cannulations, and transplantations. The rat comes with spare parts so tubes can be replaced. Anatomical parts include jugular vein, portal vein, renal vein, iliolumbar artery, thoracic duct, heart, and kidneys. PVC Rat comes with a video user guide and a computer program for animal monitoring. The program displays ECG as strip chart recordings that change dynamically, and the program asks the user to interpret and determine what to do such as add more anesthetic. The cost in the U.S. is $185.
Veterinary Drug Handbook, Third Edition, CD-ROM
By Donald C. Plumb, ISBN 0813815282, U.S. $89.95, contact Iowa State University
Press, 2121 S. State Ave., Ames, IA 50014-8300, phone: 1-800-862-6657,
WWW: http://www.blackwellprofessional.com
The CD-ROM features more than 370 drug monographs, indexed by trade and generic names, as well as nonapproved human drugs, and information on prescription diets for cats and dogs. Contains a search engine for quick searches of the text, a hypertext linked index, and a hypertext linked table of contents. Also available in hardcopy as desk or pocket edition.
The Virtual Heart
U.S. $65, Office of the Dean for Academic Programs, School of Veterinary
Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, WWW: http://www.calf.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/
A Macintosh software program (soon to be PC compatible) used by the UC Davis veterinary school shows realistic images of dissected and non-dissected hearts. Users can view the heart from various angles. By highlighting a particular structure or its name, users access extensive information about the structure. The program also includes waveform tracings and audio of normal and abnormal heart sounds, views of common cardiac pathologies, an animated sequence of the cardiac cycle, microscopic and electronmicrographic images of cardiac tissue, radiographs, and an annotated electrocardiograph. Short film sequences show conventional and Doppler ultrasonic scans and the animated cardiac cycle.
Agricultural History on the Internet: A Finding Aid
http://www.nal.usda.gov/ref/history.htm
Guide to Historical Research at the National Agricultural Library: The General Collection (SRB 94-02)
http://www.nal.usda.gov/ref/history.htm
Proposed rule for NAL Fees for Loans and Copying (Federal Register: August 16, 1999)
http://www.nal.usda.gov/ref/userfees.htm
Animal Diseases
http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/C22.html
A list of links to sites that focus on veterinary medicine. General sites cover ophthalmology, oncology, viruses, toxic plants, other fields, and organizations. Specific species sections cover diseases of primates, horses, cattle, sheep and goats, swine, dogs, raccoons, ferrets, cats, rabbits and rodents, insectivores, marine mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, frogs, arthropods, and invertebrates. Site produced by Karolinska Institutet, Library, Stockholm, Sweden.
Biotechnobase
http://www.info.sciencedirect.com/content_coverage/databases/biotechnobase.shtml
A new bibliographic database available from Elsevier Science (producers of Embase). Scope includes agriculture, development of novel therapeutics, environmental science, food science, health care, microbial biotechnology, textiles, DNA fingerprinting, and more. Also available on DIMDI. Sample searches can be found on
Feral Cat Coalition
http://www.feralcat.com
This website is hosted by a San Diego-based coalition and contains many documents about trapping, taming, raising, health care, and management of feral cat populations.
Government of Canada Internet Addresses
http://canada.gc.ca/directories/internet_e.html
An extensive directory of Canadian Government offices.
Guidelines for the Welfare of Animals in Experimental Neoplasia
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/cwis/Admin/rb/animal/ACE28.html
Guidelines from the University of Newcastle Animal Care and Ethics Committee, Australia, intended to provide assistance to researchers in using the three Rs in cancer research and in the implementation of humane endpoints (approved 1998).
Journal of Pharmacology/Experimental Therapeutics
http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/reprint/289/2/1060.pdf
Abstracts and articles from the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
Model Organisms for Biomedical Research
http://www.nih.gov/science/models
This NIH web site has been developed to let the research community know what national and international activities and major resources are being developed to facilitate biomedical research using animal models. The links provide information about the genomic and genetic resources that are available or being generated for specific animals and organisms. Also included is a link to funding opportunities.
National Registration Authority
http://www.affa.gov.au/nra/
Australian Government’s registration for agricultural and veterinary chemicals. Includes links to registered product databases.
Occupational health tips linked to a checklist of laboratory and wild animal species.
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