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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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A centralized reference source for veterinarians and nonveterinarians who work with and care for nonhuman primates in biomedical research, bringing together basic information scattered among a variety of journals and species-specific reference books. Fifteen chapters cover history; laws, regulations, and policies; taxonomy; functional morphology; study of social behavior; environmental enrichment and psychological well-being; conservation; genetics; reproductive biology; housing; nutrition; animal identification and record-keeping; medical management; breeding; and biosafety. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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