Biotechnology Program Resources

Bio-technology

  • The Brave New World of Animal Biotechnology
    QH 470 T8 D685b 1994 Vet Stacks
    Strachan Donnelly
    A special supplement to the Hasting Report. Focuses on the ethical issues of biotechnology especially transgenics. 31 pages.

  • Animal Biotechnology: Opportunities & Challenges
    SF 140 B54 A598 1992 Vet Stacks
    June Fessenden MacDonald (editor)
    A compilation of reports from speakers at the fourth annual NABC meeting at Texas A&M. 181 pages divided into four topic areas.

  • Portraits of a Partnership for Life: the remarkable story of research,
    animals, & man     QY 50 P853 1990 Vet Stacks
    Profiles of how biomedical research has improved the life of seven people. Also included are viewpoints from prominent members of the scientific community. 48 pages with foreword by Dr.C.Everett Koop.

  • Essentials for Animal Research: a primer for research personnel
    QY 50 B471e 1990 Vet Stacks
    B.T. Bennett, M.J. Brown & J.C. 
    USDA produced manual that provides an over view of regulatory processes, pain control, euthanasia and ethical obligations and considerations. 126 pages.

  • Animal Cell Biotechnology Vol 5
    QH 585 A598 Vet Stacks
    R.E. Spier & J.B. Griffiths (editors)  
    The main theme of this volume is applications of animal cells with a consideration to replacement of animals in research. There are fifteen contributors in twelve chapters looking closely at specific techniques. 301 pages plus index.

  • Biotechnology International 1992
    TP 248.3 B616 1992 Vet Stacks
    Rod Greenshields, ed.
    Seventy papers from internationally known scientists gathered together in gathered together in seven categories including; international policy, genetic engineering, bioprocessing, equipment, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, regulations & safety. 401 pages plus an index of international companies and illustrations and photographs.

  • Educational Material for Administration Education and the
    Animal Care Committee
    QY 50 E24 1989 Vet Stacks
    Material from the conference co-sponsored by TCSVM and Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research in 1989. This book is a combination of material submitted by presenters and reprints of articles pertaining to the workshop. 302 pages.
  • U.S. Investment in Biotechnology
    TP 248.2 U58 1988 Vet Stacks
    USDA, Office of Technology Assessment report which describes the levels and types of investment being made by Federal, State and private sectors. Ten major issues affecting investment are identified and discussed. 296 pages including appendices and index.
  • Animal Models in Biomedical Research: Swine
    ZS 1 S741 no. 94-01 Vet Reference
    Cynthia Petrie Smith
    A bibliography of resources compiled by the National Agricultural Library in 1991.Twenty one chapters divided into a helpful anatomical systems approach. 118 pages including an index to authors
  • Biotechnology: Legislation and Regulation
    Vet Reference January 1991 - March 1996
    USDA Publications
    Quick Bibliography Series by the United States Department of Agriculture. Resources from books to videos.
  • Biotechnology: Gene Gun/Biolistic Technology
    Vet Reference January 1992 - March 1996
    USDA Publications
    Quick Bibliography Series by the United States Department of Agriculture. Resources from books to videos.

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Agricultural Biotechnology
  • Agricultural Biotechnology & the Public Good
    SF 494.5 B563 A278 1994 Vet Stacks
    June Fressenden MacDonald
    A compilation of reports from speakers at the sixth annual NABC meeting. 213 pages divided into six topic areas.
  • BST-Bovine Growth Hormone: January 1987-January 1992
    ZS 1 Q6 no. 92-30 Vet Reference
    Jean A. Larson
    A bibliography of resources compiled by the National Agricultural Library in 1992. 83 pages include 376 citations and index to authors and subjects
  • Science for Agriculture: A Long-Term Perspective
    S 541 H889s 1993 Vet Stacks
    Wallace E. Huffman  
    Historical and futuristic perspectives of science and agriculture including government and private sector resources and political and economic considerations. 268 pages including index.
  • Agricultural Biotechnology: Public Conversation About Risk
    S 494.5 B563 A278 1993 Vet Stacks
    June Fessenden MacDonald
    A compilation of reports from speakers at the fifth annual NABC meeting. 135 pages including index.
  • A New Technological Era for American Agriculture
    S 494.5 I5 N512 1992 Vet Stacks
    Published by the Office of Technology Assessment, this book is a summary of the current uses of technology in agriculture with projections for future applications. 452 pages including index and appendices.
  • Agricultural Biotechnology: Issues & Choices:
    Information     for Decision Makers
    S 494.5 A278 1991 Vet Stacks
    Eleven chapters authored by twenty five american scientists provides an overview of many aspects of agriculture and biotechnology with an emphasis on future issues. 180 pages including glossary, no index.
  • Animal Biotechnology and the Quality of Meat Production:
    Papers presented at an OECD Workshop
    SF 140 B54 A598 1991 Vet Stacks
    Part of a series called Developments in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, this volume looks at current and possible future knowledge of biotechnology as applied in meat production and processing. 218 pages includes 13 invited papers and eight poster summaries.
  • Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Safety and Nutritional
    Quality for the Consumer
    S 494.5 B563 A278 1990 Vet Stacks
    A compilation of reports from speakers at the second annual NABC meeting. 222 pages divided into four topic areas.
  • Veterinary Perspectives on Genetically Engineered Animals:
    Proceedings of a Forum
    SF 756.5 V586 1990 Vet Stacks
    This AVMA Sponsored forum includes papers from 2 major topic areas; state of the Science and Public Policy Issues. 107 pages including appendices.
  • Biotechnology and Sustainable Agriculture: Policy Alternatives
    S 494.5 B563 1989 Vet Stacks
    June Fessenden MacDonald
    A compilation of reports from speakers at the first annual NABC meeting.
    221 pages.
  • Profiles: Agricultural Sciences, Human Resources and Funding
    S 415 P964 1989 Vet Stacks
    A National Science Foundation special report dealing specifically with who is employed in the field of agricultural science. A demographic and statistical approach is taken and there are many charts and graphs. 154 pages.
  • New Technologies and the Future of Food and Nutrition:
    Proceedings of the First Ceres Conference
    TP 248.65 F66 C473 1989 Vet Stacks
    An analysis of key developments in the agrifood sector that emphasizes biotechnology as the most important scientific tool. Includes discussions of policy, economics and scientific applications. 174 pages including index.

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Ethics and Legal Issues
  • Ethics and Patenting of Transgenic Organisms
    QH 332 E84 1992 Vet Stacks
    June Fessenden MacDonald
    NABC Symposium material which is a compilation of ten papers presented on the subject of the ethics of patenting living organisms. 101 pages.
  • Responsible Science: Ensuring the Integrity of the Research Process
    Q 180.55 M67 C755 1992 Vet Stacks
    A National Academy of Sciences Report examining the challenges posed in adhering to ethical standards 199 pages including index and appendixes
  • Agricultural Biotechnology at the Crossroads: Biological, Social and Institutional Concerns
    SB 494.5 B563 A278 1991 Vet Stacks
    A compilation of reports from speakers at the third annual NABC meeting. 307 pages.
  • Proceedings of the First International Medical Conference, Future Medical Research Without the Use of Animals
    QY 50 I513p 1990 Vet Stacks
    Thirteen scientific papers presented at an international conference in Israel on a wide range of issues regarding the use of animals in medical research. The chapters on procedures and techniques used in alternatives to animal use are relevant to those interested in biotechnology .
  • Animal Patents: The Legal, Economic & Social Issues
    QY 50 A5976 1989 Vet Stacks
    William H. Lesser (editor)
  • New Developments in Biotechnology: Patenting Life
    T 223 V4 P295 1989 Vet Stacks
    An Office of Technology Assessment report on biotechnology. Emphasis is on policies, regulations, and economics. 195 pages including appendixes and index.
  • Biotechnology and Bioethics
    Vet Reference January 1992 - March 1996
    USDA Publications
    Quick Bibliography Series by the United States Department of Agriculture. Resources from books to videos.
  • Biotechnology: Public Perception
    Vet Reference January 1992 - March 1996
    USDA Publications
    Quick Bibliography Series by the United States Department of Agriculture. Resources from books to videos.

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Serials
  • World List of Serials in Agricultural Biotechnology
    Z 5071 A1 W277w 1993 Vet Reference
    Robert D. Warmbrodt & Diana Airozo
    A very comprehensive list of serials indexed by title, place of publication, corporate name and subject. 471 pages.
  • Biotech Reporter: Biotechnology Research/Business NEWS
    A monthly newsletter format that offers updated information on the field of biotechnology, including Patent information.
  • AG Bioethics Forum: An Interdisciplinary Newsletter in
    Agricultural Bioethics
    A newsletter format published by Iowa State University.
  • Journal of Biotechnology in Healthcare: Research and Regulation
    A quarterly journal with international scope emphasizing research and commercial/regulations in each issue.

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Directories
  • Biotechnology Information Sources: North & South America Directory
    ZQT 34 R221b 1994 Vet Reference
    Barbara A. Rapp (editor)
    Published for the International Council for Scientific and Technical Information, this is an excellent list of current information sources in biotechnology. 144 pages including index.
  • Foundation for Biomedical Research Educational Resource Directory
    W 20.5 F771e 1993-94 Vet Reference
    A resource book of educational materials and activities for all age groups.

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Bibliographic Databases
  • MEDLINE
    Medline is a huge database of medical literature that contains information relevant to the field of biotechnology. This is available at a CD Rom workstation at the Veterinary Library, through the Library Online Catalog Menu or any Telnet access using your Ovid Medline Plus account, and through FirstSearch. Ask Librarian for information on accessing FirstSearch or setting up an OvidMedline Plus account.
  •  Biosis
    Available through your Ovid Medline Plus account, this full version of Biological Abstracts begins in 1994 to present
  • AGRICOLA
    Available through FirstSearch, this database includes over 3 million citations to material acquired by the National Agricultural Library. Ask Librarian for information on accessing FirstSearch.
  • BasicBiosis
    Available through FirstSearch, Coverage from 1988 to today makes this version of Biosis attractive. It covers 500 serial titles in 96 subject areas of biological and biomedical sciences. This is a specialized database derived from BIOSIS for FirstSearch. Ask Librarian for information on accessing FirstSearch.
  • BiolAgrIndex
    Available through FirstSearch, this database indexes 240 periodicals from 1985 to present with 45% of the information focusing on agriculture. Ask Librarian for information on accessing FirstSearch.

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World Wide Web Sites

  1. Center for Biotechnology Policy & Ethics at Texas A&M
    http://www.tamu.edu/cbpe/links.html

  2. Bio Online: Life on the Net
    http://www.bio.com/

  3. National Center for BioTechnology International Genbank Information
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

  4. Internet Directory of Biotechnology Resources
    http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu/

  5. National Biotechnology Register
    http://www.barryinc.com/bio/

  6. Biotechnology Information Center
    http://www.nal.usda.gov/bic/

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