title: The laboratory animal veterinarian: more than just a mouse doctor.
abstract: Use of animals in research is strictly regulated by federal laws that define how the animals can be humanely housed, studied, and sold. Veterinary care for these animals is also required. Laboratory animal veterinarians serve as a unique bridge between the humane use of laboratory animals and the advancement of scientific and medical knowledge.
authors.affiliation: Office of Animal Resources, University of Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: Cynthia G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Alvarado
authors.forename: Lonny M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Dixon
mesh_terms: D032761:Animal Experimentation; D000827:Animal Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards*; D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D002321:Career Choice; D002568:Certification; D004520:Education, Veterinary / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008923:Missouri; D014481:United States; D014495:Universities; D018634:Veterinarians; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000639:trends*