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Introduction. in: Stereotypic Animal Behaviour

Year Published: 1993Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Lawrence, A. B. , Rushen, J. 1993. Introduction. in: Stereotypic Animal Behaviour. Lawrence, A. B. , Rushen, J. (eds). CAB International, Oxon, UK.

The motivational basis of stereotypies

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: All/General

Citation: Rushen, J., Lawrence, A. B., Terlouw, E. M. C. 1993. The motivational basis of stereotypies. In: Stereotypic Animal Behaviour. Lawrence, A. B. , Rushen, J. (eds), 41-64. CAB International, Wallingford, UK.

Letter to the Editor: Is cortisol a good measure of an animal’s response to cage size? American Society of Primatologists (APS) Bulletin 17(4),

The validity of cortisol being used as variable to assess animal welfare regarding living space is questioned. There are strong financial reasons for housing animals in small enclosures. It is important to collect data on animals' responses to these cages,...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: All/General, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hubrecht, R. C., Mason, G. 1993. Letter to the Editor: Is cortisol a good measure of an animal's response to cage size? American Society of Primatologists (APS) Bulletin 17(4), .

Integrating an environmental enrichment program with infectious disease research

Year Published: 1993Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dexter, S. L., Bayne, K. 1993. Integrating an environmental enrichment program with infectious disease research. American Journal of Primatology 30, 307 (Abstract).

Training the basics: getting started

Basic principles of training animals to cooperate during procedures are outlined.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: All/General

Citation: DeRoo, M. C. 1993. Training the basics: getting started. The Zooculturist 6, 7-9.

Removal of blood from laboratory mammals and birds

Since stress may cause physiological reactions which may affect the research, the method of blood sampling used should be checked for any associated changes. ... It is obviously in the interests of good science, as well as of animal welfare,...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Morton, D. B., Abbot, D., Barclay, R. et al. 1993. Removal of blood from laboratory mammals and birds. Laboratory Animals 27, 1-22.

Sound levels in rooms housing laboratory animals: An uncontrolled daily variable

It is clear that the acoustic environment of laboratory animals is a daily variable that is usually uncontrolled and that may have important implications for behavioural and physiological experiments and for animal welfare.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: All/General, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Milligan, S. R., Sales, G. D., Khirnykh, K. 1993. Sound levels in rooms housing laboratory animals: An uncontrolled daily variable. Physiology and Behavior 53, 1067-1076.

The use of behavioral management techniques to reduce or eliminate abnormal behavior

Behavioral management refers to the combined use of positive reinforcement training and environmental enrichment techniques.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: All/General

Citation: Laule, G. E. 1993. The use of behavioral management techniques to reduce or eliminate abnormal behavior. Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) Newsletter 4(4), 1,2 & 8-11 .

Using training to enhance animal care and welfare

Positive reinforcement training is gaining stature among animal managers as a useful tool for enhancing animal health care and husbandry needs.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: All/General

Citation: Laule, G. E. 1993. Using training to enhance animal care and welfare. Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) Newsletter 4(1), 2 & 8-9.

Behavioral training of primates and other zoo animals for veterinary procedures

Animal training has the potential for reducing stress and creating a strong trainer/animal bond while making procedures safer for all involved.

Year Published: 1993Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: All/General, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reichard, T., Laule, G. E. 1993. Behavioral training of primates and other zoo animals for veterinary procedures. Proceedings American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, 65-69.