Mouse

Strain-specific aggressive behaviour of male mice submitted to different husbandry procedures

We used postcleaning aggressive behavior, wound counts, and testosterone levels as indicators of aggressiveness. .. Furthermore, the aggression-modulating effects of two enrichment items (ShepherdShack/DesRes and PVC tube) were explored. Marked differences found between the two strains. CD-1 mice were more...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Van Loo, P. L. P., Van der Meer, E., Kruitwagen, C. L. J. J. et al. 2003. Strain-specific aggressive behaviour of male mice submitted to different husbandry procedures. Aggressive Behavior 29, 69-80.

Male management: coping with aggression problems in male laboratory mice

We review results from the literature and our own research with regard to coping with excessive aggressive behaviour in male laboratory mice. Based on this review practical recommendations concerning the housing and care of male laboratory mice are formulated. In...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Van Loo, P. L. P., Van Zutphen, L. F. M., Baumans, V. 2003. Male management: coping with aggression problems in male laboratory mice. Laboratory Animals 37( ), 300-313.

Environmental enrichment: effects on stereotyped behavior and neurotrophin levels

These results provide evidence that the enrichment-related prevention of stereotyped behavior in deer mice is associated with increased BDNF in the striatum.

Year Published: 2003Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Turner, C. A., Lewis, M. H. 2003. Environmental enrichment: effects on stereotyped behavior and neurotrophin levels. Physiology and Behavior 80, 259-266.

The effects of different rack systems on the breeding performance of DBA/2 mice

The presence of nesting material, a wood bar and a nest box was associated with a decrease in the number of pups born in mice kept in closed-system cages with exhaust ventilation

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Tsai, P. P., Oppermann, D., Stelzer, H. D. et al. 2003. The effects of different rack systems on the breeding performance of DBA/2 mice. Laboratory Animals 37, 44-53.

Are the effects of different enrichment designs on the physiology and behaviour of DBA/2 mice consistent?

The present study focuses on the effects of different enrichment designs on the physiology and behaviour of male and female DBA/2 mice. .. Upon arrival at about 3 weeks of age, the animals were randomly allotted to three experimental groups:...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Tsai, P. P., Stelzer, H. D., Hedrich, H. J. et al. 2003. Are the effects of different enrichment designs on the physiology and behaviour of DBA/2 mice consistent? Laboratory Animals 37, 314-327.

Differential effects of environmental enrichment for mice

Data suggest different ways [of] enrichment strategies may be affecting behavioral outcomes and disease progression in a transgenic mouse model.

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Sorrells, A. S., Eckert, K. A., Fahey, A. G. et al. 2003. Differential effects of environmental enrichment for mice. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 132-133.

Higher heart rate of laboratory mice housed individually vs in pairs

Many studies have shown that housing mice individually over a long period significantly alters their physiology, but in most cases measurement has required human interference and restraint for sampling. Using a radio-telemetry system with implantable transmitters, we recorded heart rate...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Spani, D., Arras, M., Koenig, B. et al. 2003. Higher heart rate of laboratory mice housed individually vs in pairs. Laboratory Animals 37, 54-62.

Cage colour preferences and effects of home cage colour on anxiety in laboratory mice

Home cage colour had a significant effect on body weight and food consumption as well as on behaviour in a raised plus maze.

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Sherwin, C. M., Glen, E. F. 2003. Cage colour preferences and effects of home cage colour on anxiety in laboratory mice . Animal Behaviour 66, 1085-1092.

Social context affects the motivation of laboratory mice (Mus musculus) to gain access to resources

The trained mice were housed with non-trained cage-mates in a start-cage that required them to perform the operant task to enter a resource-cage providing either additional space or a running wheel. The presence of cage-mates in the start-cage significantly decreased...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Sherwin, C. M. 2003. Social context affects the motivation of laboratory mice (Mus musculus) to gain access to resources. Animal Behaviour 66, 649-655.

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.