This handbook is intended as a quick reference for workers responsible for the care and use of laboratory canines in research settings. Researchers Field (Eli Lilly and Co.) and Jackson (Bristol-Myers Squibb) review some important biological features of canines and then discuss fundamental aspects of housing, feeding, and transporting them. Subsequent sections deal with management, veterinary care, and experimental methodologies. Listings of relevant organizations and vendors are provided at the back of the volume. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)