Ferret

An overview of a ferret enrichment program

We recently added playtime to the environmental enrichment program in which all ferrets are given free access within the animal room for approximately one hour per day. ... Our ferrets have access to mazes, empty feed bags, and numerous toys...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Ferret

Citation: Ruffo, K., Lang, R. K., Spolowitz, M. et al. 2002. An overview of a ferret enrichment program. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 119-120 (Abstract).

Effects of anaesthesia and manual restraint on the plasma concentrations of pituitary and adrenocortical hormones in ferrets

Two experiments were carried out to investigate the effect of sampling techniques on the plasma concentrations of pituitary and adrenocortical hormones in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo). In the first experiment blood was collected on two occasions from 29 ferrets which...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Ferret

Citation: Schoemaker, N. J., Mol, J. A., Lumeij, J. T. et al. 2003. Effects of anaesthesia and manual restraint on the plasma concentrations of pituitary and adrenocortical hormones in ferrets. The Veterinary Record 10, 591-595.

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research

Expanding on the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, this book deals specifically with mammals in neuroscience and behavioral research laboratories. It offers flexible guidelines for the care of these animals, and guidance on...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Regulations & Ethical Review, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: National Research Council. 2003. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research. National Academic Press: Washington, DC, 223 pp.

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.

The ferret – a model for transient lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation and gastrooesophageal reflux

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Ferret

Citation: Johnson, I. C., Bowden, E., Smith, J. E. et al. 2005. The ferret - a model for transient lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation and gastrooesophageal reflux. Animal Technology and Welfare 4, 53-54.

Improving environmental enrichment for ferrets (Mustela putorious) by modifying existing housing systems

PVC piping was used to provide spacial complexity.

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Ferret

Citation: Salazar, F., DeLuze-McCoy, A. K., Hindman, L. et al. 2005. Improving environmental enrichment for ferrets (Mustela putorious) by modifying existing housing systems. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 132 (Abstract).

Issues to consider for preparing ferrets as research subjects in the laboratory

Successful housing requires knowledge of ferret behaviors including social behavior, eating habits, a general inquisitive nature, and a species-typical need to burrow and hide. Regular handling is necessary to maintain well-being. A ferret health care program consists of physical examination,...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Anesthesia & Sedation, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Euthanasia, Handling, Husbandry & Management, Natural Behavior, Rearing & Weaning, Relocation & Transport, Reproduction, RestraintAnimal Type: Ferret

Citation: Ball, R. S. 2006. Issues to consider for preparing ferrets as research subjects in the laboratory. ILAR Journal 47(4), 348-357.

Environmental enrichment for ferrets, guinea pigs and rabbits

You do not have to spend a lot of money to make ferrets happy. Empty bedding bags were a great hit! They also enjoyed rolling around small cat balls with bells in them, though they destroyed them rapidly and, hence,...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Ferret, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Rodent

Citation: LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Environmental enrichment for ferrets, guinea pigs and rabbits. In: Making Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 87-90. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Outcomes of Adoption of Adult Laboratory Ferrets After Gonadectomy during a Veterinary Student Teaching Exercise

We surveyed 27 people who had adopted a total of 43 adult domestic ferrets after their use in a series of veterinary student surgery teaching laboratories to assess the success of those adoptions and to determine the rate of occurrence...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Ferret

Citation: Harms, C. A., Stoskopf, M. K. 2007. Outcomes of Adoption of Adult Laboratory Ferrets After Gonadectomy during a Veterinary Student Teaching Exercise. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 46(4).

Use of behavior analysis to recognize pain in small mammals

Normal and pain-related behaviors exhibited by rodents, rabbits and ferrets are discussed.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Ferret, Rabbit, Rodent

Citation: Mayer, J. 2007. Use of behavior analysis to recognize pain in small mammals. Lab Animal 36(6), 43-48.