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Animal Sciences
 Online Reference Books

  • Current Protocols in Molecular Biology (or Current Protocols in Immunology or Bioinformatics)
    When searching you are searching all Current Protocols titles, but UIUC only has access to Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, Current Protocols in Bioinformatics, and Current Protocols in Immunology. In the volume, CP Immunology, some topics on animals included in the table of contents of this title include, Care and Handling of Laboratory Animals, Animal Models for Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disease, as well as other topics. The manuals include step-by-step protocols with annotations, alternate and support protocols, tables and figures to clarify complex procedures, expert commentaries, and much more. This online version provides all of the features of the print manuals plus search capabilities.

  • Encyclopedia of Immunology
    The large number of the topics covered will be of interest not only to immunologists but also to scientists from many other disciplines, including microbiologists, veterinary surgeons, protein chemists, physiologists, hematologists, and so forth. This online version includes an index, glossary and search capabilities. The full text of the encyclopedia as well as the index are searchable.

  • Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
    Extensive articles in the life sciences available full text. Articles will appeal to all levels of users from undergrads to advanced researchers. Includes extensive search capabilities. Also includes a browse function that allows browsing by author, article, subject, or multimedia.

  • Merck Veterinary Manual
    Comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information. This online version includes over 12,000 indexed topics and over 1200 illustrations. It is searchable by topic, species, specialty, disease, and keyword using an advanced search screen.

  • Online Biology Book
    College-level introductory biology "text book." Many sections on basic animal biology are included.