| Literature DB >> 19436476 |
Patricia V Turner1, Michael Baar, Ernest D Olfert.
Abstract
Laboratory animal medicine is a growing field of veterinary practice that emphasizes animal welfare and refinement of research animal care. The Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine/L'association canadienne de la medecine des animaux de laboratoire (CALAM/ACMAL) and the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) provide a framework within which laboratory animal veterinarians practise. Numerous continuing education and post-graduate training opportunities exist in Canada for veterinarians interested in pursuing this specialty.Mesh:
Year: 2009 PMID: 19436476 PMCID: PMC2643448
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Vet J ISSN: 0008-5286 Impact factor: 1.008