Concise Textbook of Small Animal Handling:A Practical Handbook

by: C. B. Chastain (Author)

Publisher: CRC Press

Edition: 1st

Publication Date: 2022/4/25

Language: English

Print Length: 242 pages

ISBN-10: 0367628147

ISBN-13: 9780367628147

Book Description

This instructional pocket reference condenses the most important aspects of small animal handling. It provides a portable, durable means of leaing 'on the ground', as well as a convenient way to refresh on how to strive for safety and efficacy in animal handling techniques. Spiralbound for practical use at the animal’s side during veterinary placements in a clinic or laboratory, the text covers:Handler safety Animal safety SanitationApproach and capture Routine handling and release proceduresHandling for medical procedures Use and supply sources of restraint equipmentA Companion Website provides additional self-assessment questions and answers to aid leaing. Important reading for undergraduate veterinary students as well as practicing technicians, nurses and assistants, the book instructs on safe and humane handling of species encountered in both small animal practice and laboratory settings.You can hear the author discuss the topics covered in this book on his weekly podcast ‘Better Animal Handling’:https://www.betteranimalhandling.com/

About the Author

This instructional pocket reference condenses the most important aspects of small animal handling. It provides a portable, durable means of leaing 'on the ground', as well as a convenient way to refresh on how to strive for safety and efficacy in animal handling techniques. Spiralbound for practical use at the animal’s side during veterinary placements in a clinic or laboratory, the text covers:Handler safety Animal safety SanitationApproach and capture Routine handling and release proceduresHandling for medical procedures Use and supply sources of restraint equipmentA Companion Website provides additional self-assessment questions and answers to aid leaing. Important reading for undergraduate veterinary students as well as practicing technicians, nurses and assistants, the book instructs on safe and humane handling of species encountered in both small animal practice and laboratory settings.You can hear the author discuss the topics covered in this book on his weekly podcast ‘Better Animal Handling’:https://www.betteranimalhandling.com/