Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-102) and index.
Contents:
Important biological features -- Husbandry -- Management -- Veterinary care -- Experimental methodology -- Resources and additional information.
Summary:
"This book deals with the care and humane treatment of the laboratory ferret. Renowned for its inquisitive nature, the ferret is helping advance the current state of medical knowledge because its biological characteristics have allowed it to emerge as an important laboratory animal model for the study of human viral respiratory diseases such as influenza"--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.