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A successful animal adoption program: Observation on the animal care facility program at the University of California, San Francisco

An adoption program for animals no longer used in research is described.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: All/General

Citation: Wyrick, B. J. 1996. A successful animal adoption program: Observation on the animal care facility program at the University of California, San Francisco. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 35(1), 43-47.

How different species affect the relationship

It is not an overstatement to say the right technician instills qualities in the animals that make them better and more reliable research subjects. Stress, on the other hand, leads to profound physiological and behavioral changes that increase the variability...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: All/General

Citation: Wolfle, T. L. 1996. How different species affect the relationship. In: The Human/Research Animal Relationship. Krulisch, L., Mayer, S., Simmonds, R. C. (eds), 85-91. Scientists Center for Animal Welfare, Bethesda, MD.

Understanding the emotional experiences of animal research personnel

Animal research personnel should be encouraged to join in the pursuit of progress with the recognition that, in addition to knowledge and skills, primary attributes must be feelings of compassion and sensitivity toward animals. Because animals cannot speak for themselves,...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: All/General

Citation: Halpern-Lewis, J. G. 1996. Understanding the emotional experiences of animal research personnel. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 35(6), 58-60.

Introductory remarks: The art and science of enrichment

I think that in order to have good enrichment programs [in zoos] based on behavior we need to be successful financially.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Maple, T. L. 1996. Introductory remarks: The art and science of enrichment. In: The Well-Being of Animals in Zoo and Aquarium Sponsored Research. Burghardt, G. M., Bielitzki, J. T., Boyce, J. R., Schaeffer, D. O. (eds), 79-84. Scientists Center for Animal Welfare , Bethesda, MD.

Letter to the Editor

I was a bit surprised that the animals of my article lost their biological gender and were referred to in the neuter gender, like things. Perhaps this sounds more scientific, but it actually is scientifically incorrect. Animals with neuter gender...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: All/General

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1996. Letter to the Editor. Lab Animal 25(5), 42.

Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, 7th Edition

General guidelines for the housing, handling and behavioral management of laboratory animals, including nonhuman primates. Proper care, use, and humane treatment of animals used in research, testing, and education .. require scientific and professional judgment based on knowledge of the...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: National Research Council. 1996. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, 7th Edition. National Academy Press: Washington, DC, 140 pp.

Animal learning and husbandry training

General discussion of training principles.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: All/General

Citation: Mellen, J. D. , Ellis, S. 1996. Animal learning and husbandry training. In: Wild Mammals in Captivity. Principles and Techniques. Kleiman, D. G., Allen, M. E., Thompson, K. V., Lumpkin, S., Harris, H. (eds), 88-99. The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL.

Training as enrichment

Training may be the best management tool an animal care giver can use. In 1989 the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago started training their orangutans to accept insulin injections using operant conditioning and target training techniques. They have also taught these...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: All/General, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Martin, S. 1996. Training as enrichment. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 139-143.

Definitions and goals of enrichment

Discussion of the goals of environmental enrichment.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Markowitz, H. , Gavazzi, A. 1996. Definitions and goals of enrichment. In: The Well-Being of Animals in Zoo and Aquarium Sponsored Research . Burghardt, G. M., Bielitzki, J. T., Boyce, J. R., Schaeffer, D. O. (eds), 85-90. Scientists Center for Animal Welfare, Bethesda, MD.

30th anniversary of Animal Welfare Act and 10 years of Animal Welfare Information Center

A historical overview of the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Information Center.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Shalev, M. 1996. 30th anniversary of Animal Welfare Act and 10 years of Animal Welfare Information Center. Lab Animal 25(10), 14-16.