Compendium of Laboratory Animal Diseases

Healthy laboratory animals are the foundation of reliable, reproducible and ethically responsible research. Compendium of Laboratory Animal Diseases is a comprehensive yet accessible reference developed to help students, researchers, veterinarians, laboratory technicians and professionals understand the wide spectrum of diseases and disorders encountered in laboratory animals.

Covering commonly used laboratory species—including rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters—the book brings together essential information on a remarkable range of conditions. Its 19 chapters encompass bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoal, mycoplasmal and parasitic diseases, as well as neoplastic and genetic disorders, reproductive and environmental disorders, management-related conditions, toxicities, nutritional deficiencies, endocrine and metabolic diseases, and miscellaneous disorders. Each topic is presented in a concise, systematic and concept-oriented format, with emphasis on aetiology, epidemiology, clinical findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prevention and control. Special attention is given to zoonotic diseases, biosecurity and sound husbandry practices, highlighting their importance in maintaining animal health and safeguarding research outcomes.

Written in a clear and reader-friendly style without compromising scientific accuracy, this book bridges classroom knowledge and practical application. It is an invaluable companion for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students in veterinary and life sciences, laboratory technicians and researchers, and a useful preparation resource for ASRB-NET, ICAR, State Public Service Commission and other competitive examinations.

Compendium of Laboratory Animal Diseases is designed to be more than a textbook—it is a ready reference for understanding disease, strengthening animal health management and supporting quality research and teaching.