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Husbandry refinements for rodents, dogs and non-human primates used in telemtry procedures – Sevenths report of the BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW [British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation/Fund for the Replacement of Animal in Medical Research/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] Joint Working Group on Refinment, Part B

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog, Nonhuman Primate, Rodent

Citation: Hawkins, P., Morton, D. B., Bevan, R. et al. 2004. Husbandry refinements for rodents, dogs and non-human primates used in telemtry procedures - Sevenths report of the BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW [British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation/Fund for the Replacement of Animal in Medical Research/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] Joint Working Group on Refinment, Part B. Laboratory Animals 38, in press.

Husbandry refinements for rats, mice, dogs and non-human primates used in telemetry procedures

A review on telemetry procedures for rats, mice, dogs and non-human primates.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Hawkins, P., Morton, D. B., Bevan, R. et al. 2004. Husbandry refinements for rats, mice, dogs and non-human primates used in telemetry procedures. Laboratory Animals 38, 1-10.

The welfare of laboratory dogs

Excellent review of recommendations for the species-adequate housing of dogs.

Year Published: 2004Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Hubrecht, R. , Buckwell, A. C. 2004. The welfare of laboratory dogs. In: The Welfare of Laboratory Animals. Kaliste, E. (ed), 245-273. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

Environmental enrichment for dogs

An enriched housing system has been developed and introduced to ensure that the dogs are housed in harmonious soical groups within a stimulating environment.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Mikkelsen, L. F., Ottesen, J. L. 2004. Environmental enrichment for dogs. Animal Welfare 13(S), 250 (Abstract).

Diagnosis and management of compulsive disorders in dogs and cats

This article discusses the presenting signs, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis of compulsive disorder. Problems with the diagnosis and heterogeneity of the condition are discussed. Likely causes, development, and pathophysiology of the condition form the basis for the clinical approach to...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Cat, Dog

Citation: Luescher, A. U. 2004. Diagnosis and management of compulsive disorders in dogs and cats . Clinical Techniques in Small Animal Practice 19, 233-239.

Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals

Includes regulatory compliance, program development and management, common environmental enrichment strategies, program assessment and monitoring. A key component to the enrichment program development is the understanding of the natural behavior and habitat of each species housed in the animal facility....

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Gibbon, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Stewart, K. L. , Bayne, K. 2004. Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. In: Laboratory Animal Medicine and Management. Reuter, J. D. , Suckow, M. A. (Eds). International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca, New York.

Physiological and behavioural responses of dogs to kenneling

We suggest that improvements to kennel design and environmental enrichment may help to ease the transition to kenneling.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Rooney, N. J., Gaines, S. A., Bradshaw, J. W. S. 2004. Physiological and behavioural responses of dogs to kenneling. Animal Welfare 13(S), 253-254 (Abstract).

Refining dog husbandry and care: Eighth report of BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW [British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation/Fund for the Replacement of Animal in Medical Research/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] Joint Working Group on Refinement

Only through sincere commitment, adequate resources and sufficient will to change can significant reductions in suffering and improvements in animal welfare be guaranteed.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Prescott, M. J., Morton, D. B., Buckwell, A. et al. 2004. Refining dog husbandry and care: Eighth report of BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW [British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation/Fund for the Replacement of Animal in Medical Research/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] Joint Working Group on Refinement. Laboratory Animals 38(Supplement), 1-94.

New housing conditions: Improving the welfare of experimental animals

Prototypes for new housing systems satisfying the most important of these basic needs of the animals were developed. Along with newly introduced socialization programs [they] contribute to improved animal welfare. .. Mice need to be able to rest, hide and...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog, Guinea Pig, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Ottesen, J. L., Weber, A., Gertler, H. et al. 2004. New housing conditions: Improving the welfare of experimental animals. Alternatives to Laboratory Animals [ATLA] 32(Supplement), 397-404.

The use of dextromethorphan to treat repetitive self-directed scratching, biting, or chewing in dogs with allergic dermatitis

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of oral dextromethorphan in dogs with a repetitive behavior problem (self-licking, self-chewing, and self-biting associated with chronic allergic dermatitis). Fourteen dogs with chronic allergic dermatitis were enrolled in the study. Twelve dogs completed the study....

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Dodman, N. H., Shuster, L., Nesbitt, G. et al. 2004. The use of dextromethorphan to treat repetitive self-directed scratching, biting, or chewing in dogs with allergic dermatitis. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 27, 99-104.