Laboratory Animal Anaesthesia and Analgesia 5th Edition

Grab the definitive reference for humane perioperative care in animal research: Laboratory Animal Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 5th Edition by Paul Flecknell. This globally respected textbook brings together evidence-based protocols, species-specific guidance, and the latest regulatory and welfare standards to help veterinarians, technicians, and researchers deliver safer anaesthesia and effective pain management for laboratory animals.

Inside you’ll find clear, practical coverage of anaesthetic drugs, monitoring techniques, analgesic strategies, and postoperative care across common laboratory species — rodents, rabbits, dogs, pigs, non-human primates and more. Updated content reflects contemporary best practices, advances in analgesia, and refinements that support ethical research and compliance with institutional and national guidelines in the UK, US, Europe and beyond.

Richly authoritative yet accessible, this edition balances scientific rigour with hands-on applicability: protocol checklists, troubleshooting advice, pain assessment guidance, and risk-reduction strategies that improve animal welfare and experimental quality. Whether you’re preparing standard operating procedures, training staff, or seeking a trusted clinical reference, Flecknell’s book equips you with knowledge that reduces variability, enhances safety, and supports 3Rs refinement.

Confident, professional, and practical — this is the go-to resource for anyone involved in laboratory animal care and veterinary anaesthesia. Secure a copy today to stay current with global standards in lab animal anaesthesia and analgesia, elevate your practice, and ensure compassionate, compliant care in research settings. Order now to bring indispensable expertise into your lab or clinic.

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