The laboratory swine / Peter J.A. Bollen, Axel K. Hansen, Aage K. Olsen Alstrup.

Contents

1 important biological features
breeds
The Landrace
The Yorkshire, or Large White
The Duroc
The Hampshire
The PietrainOther Breeds
Hybrid Breeds
Miniature Breeds
The Vietnamese Potbelly Pig
The Ossabaw Island Hog
Nomenclature
behavior
anatomical and physiological features
Integument and Skeleton
Digestive System
Abdominal Organs
Cardiovascular System
Pulmonary System
Lymphatic and Endocrine System
normative values

2 husbandry
housing
environmental conditions
Temperature and Humidity
Ventilation
Illumination
Noise
environmental enrichmentGroup Housing
Individual Housing
nutrition
Nutrient Requirements
Feeding Levels
sanitation
Frequency
Methods
transportation
record keeping
securing welfare

3 management and quality assurance
microbiological monitoring
Infections in Swine and Their Impact on Experiments
Pathological Changes, Clinical Disease, and Mortality
Immunomodulation
Physiological Modulation
Competition between Microorganisms within the
Animal
Interference with Reproduction
Interference with Oncogenesis
Contamination of Biological Products
Impact of the Normal Flora
Zoonotic Diseases
Legal Regulations
Precautions to Prevent Infections
Rederivation
Barrier Protection
Health Monitor
Common Findings in Health Monitoring
genetic monitoring
accreditation
AAALAC International
ISO 9000

4 veterinary care
clinical examination of swine
microbiological sampling
diseases of swine
therapeutic treatment
pathological examination
anesthesia and analgesia
Acclimatization
Clinical Examination Prior to Anesthesi
Preoperative Fasting
Premedication
Ear Vein Catheter
Induction of Anesthes
Endotracheal Intubation
Cricothyrotomy
Artificial Ventilation
Thermal Support
Maintenance of Anesthesia
Inhalation Anesthesia
Halothane
Isoflurane
Desflurane
Sevoflurane
Enflurane
Nitrous Oxide
Injectable Anesthesia
Propofol
Ketamine and Other Dissociatives
Barbiturates
Adrenoreceptor (α2) Agonists
Benzodiazepines
Alpha-Chloralose
Medetomidine-Butorphanol-Ketamine (MBK)
Supplementary Analgesia
Fluid Infusion
Depth of Anesthesia
Monitoring during Anesthesia
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Postoperative Management
Clinical Signs of Postoperative Pain
Postoperative Analgesics
Anesthetic Emergencies
Laryngospasm and Edema
euthanasia

5 experimental techniques
restraint
sampling techniques
Blood Sampling
Urine and Feces
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Bile and Pancreatic Excretions
administration of compounds
basic surgical procedures
Catheterization
The Carotid Artery and the Internal Jugular Vein
The Carotid Artery
The Internal Jugular Vein
The External Jugular Vein
The Cephalic Vein
The Femoral Artery and Vein
Laparotomy
Portal Vein Cannulation
The Hepatic Vein
The Pancreatic Duct
Exteriorization of Catheters
Catheter Sizes and Material
Catheter Maintenance
safety testing of chemicals and drugs
Dermal Toxicology
Acute and Chronic Systemic Toxicology
necropsy
Equipment
Preservation
Procedure
special issues regarding gene-modified swine

6 resources
associations
books
journals
internet resources
swine and diet, and equipment
Miniature Swine Resources
Diet Resources

Includes bibliographical references and index.