Laboratory Animal Boards Study Group

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There is no guarantee that the mock exams posted here will accurately reflect the actual ACLAM, ECLAM or other laboratory animal medicine and science certifying exams in terms of content or format. These mock exams are meant to be a learning experience and a resource in preparing for ACLAM, ECLAM or other laboratory animal medicine and science certifying exams.

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Holmes et al. 1995. Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of B-virus infections in exposed persons. Clin Infect Dis 20:421-439

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Ostrander, G. K., ed. 2000. The laboratory fish. Academic Press, San Diego, CA.

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Percy, D. H. and S. W. Barthold. Pathology of laboratory rodents and rabbits, 3rd ed. Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa.

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