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Veterinary Care

James M. Raber, Marek Niekrasz, Jan Linkenhoker, Kathy A. Perdue
Robert H. Weichbrod, Gail A. (Heidbrink) Thompson, John N. Norton
, editors.
In: Management of Animal Care and Use Programs in Research, Education, and Testing. 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2018. Chapter 31.
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Veterinary Care

James M. Raber et al.
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Veterinary care is a critical component of an animal care and use program, as the health and well-being of animals used in research, testing, and teaching are essential to humane and reproducible science. Although the veterinarian has primary responsibility for the well-being and clinical care of the animals, veterinary care is a team event, which spans the life of each animal and encompasses all aspects of their care and use.

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