The Biology and Diseases of Laboratory Animals

2.0 credits · Graduate

Intended for veterinarians entering the field of laboratory animal medicine. It may also be of interest to other veterinarians and researchers with a basic knowledge of anatomy and pathology who use animals in research or teaching. This course will cover the main laboratory animal species (rodents, rabbits, non-human primates, ruminants, swine, dogs, cats, ferrets, reptiles, amphibians, and fish). The biology, husbandry, diseases, pathology, and main research uses of these species will be covered. The course will meet for 2 hours weekly and will extend over the course of two years.