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.

Dr Peer Rayees is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Sciences, Abhilashi University, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Dr Ajay Patial is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Livestock Production Management, School of Veterinary Sciences, Abhilashi University, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Dr Ankit Sharma is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Livestock Production Management, School of Veterinary Sciences, Abhilashi University, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Dr Shivangi Singh is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Nutrition, School of Veterinary Sciences, Abhilashi University, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Preface

1. Introduction
2. Bacterial Diseases
3. Viral Diseases
4. Fungal Diseases
5. Protozoal Diseases
6. Mycoplasmal Diseases
7. Parasitic Diseases
8. Neoplastic Diseases
9. Genetic Disorders
10. Reproductive Disorders
11. Environmental Disorders
12. Management Related Diseases
13. Toxins-Related Diseases
14. Vitamin Deficiency Disorders
15. Mineral Deficiency Disorders
16. Endocrine-Related Disorders
17. Metabolic Diseases
18. Miscellaneous Diseases
19. Herbal Plants Used in Laboratory Animals

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