This new book contains a wealth of up to date and practical information and advice within a relatively small volume of 249 pages. It follows the earlier Safety in the animal house, published as laboratory animal handbook number 5, in 1981. It is a very welcome addition to the literature on an important subject that is not well covered by other books. As the editors point out, there have been considerable changes in the design and function of animal houses over the past 2 decades. Animal houses are no longer simple holding facilities, they are often complex, with much modern equipment and capable of performing many functions. New …