The Laboratory Chicken

Since the mid 1990s, the chicken has found increased use in biomedical research, principally for production of polyclonal antibodies to be used in a wide variety of research efforts. Some laboratories use chickens as models for studies related to developmental biology. This title discusses basic information and common procedures for individuals performing research with laboratory chickens. Presented in easy outline reference form, this text includes the biological features, husbandry, veterinary care, experimental methodology, and resources that apply specifically to chickens. It also features instruction in the humane care and use of chickens in the laboratory and offers possible sources and suppliers of additional information, feed, sanitation supplies, cages, and research and veterinary supplies. Finally, it includes references to alternative procedures and methods and illustrates concepts and procedures with numerous figures.