Other Rodent

Anxiety-like behavior and neuropeptide receptor expression in male and female prairie voles: The effects of stress and social buffering

Strong social support can negate negative health outcomes – an effect defined as ‘social buffering'. In the present study, using the socially monogamous prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster), we examined whether the presence of a bonded partner during a stressful event...

Year Published: 2018Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Other Rodent, Rodent

Citation: Donovan, M., Liu, Y., Wang, Z. 2018. Anxiety-like behavior and neuropeptide receptor expression in male and female prairie voles: The effects of stress and social buffering. Behavioural Brain Research 342, 70-78.

Pharmacokinetic profiles of meloxicam and sustained-release buprenorphine in prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus)

In this study, we evaluated the pharmacokinetic profiles of meloxicam and sustained-release (SR) buprenorphine in prairie dogs. The 4 treatment groups were: low-dose meloxicam (0.2 mg/kg SC), high-dose meloxicam (4 mg/kg SC), low-dose buprenorphine SR (0.9 mg/kg SC), and high-dose...

Year Published: 2017Topics: AnalgesiaAnimal Type: Other Rodent, Rodent

Citation: Cary, C. D., Lukovsky-Akhsanov, N. L., Gallardo-Romero, N. F. et al. 2017. Pharmacokinetic profiles of meloxicam and sustained-release buprenorphine in prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). JAALAS 56(2), 160-165.

Techniques for nonterminal blood sampling in black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus)

Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) are used as an animal model for research on gallbladder stones and several infectious diseases. A comprehensive, instructive resource regarding the appropriate techniques for venipuncture and collection of nonterminal blood samples in this species has...

Year Published: 2017Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Other Rodent, Rodent

Citation: Head, V., Eshar, D., Nau, M. R. 2017. Techniques for nonterminal blood sampling in black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). JAALAS 56(2), 210-213.

Behavior of captive white-footed mice

Wild mice run up to to 31 km/24 h in running wheels.

Year Published: 1967Animal Type: Other Rodent, Rodent

Citation: Kavanau, J. 1967. Behavior of captive white-footed mice. Science 155, 1623-1639.

Effects of light intensity, wavelength and quanta on gonads and spleen of the deer-mouse

Spleen and gonad weight as well as growth rate of the whole animal is dependent on light intensity.

Year Published: 1973Animal Type: Other Rodent, Rodent

Citation: Vriend, J., Lauber, J. K. 1973. Effects of light intensity, wavelength and quanta on gonads and spleen of the deer-mouse. Nature 244, 37-38.

Wheel-running behaviour in 12 species of muroid rodents

The objective of this research was to describe the levels and periodicity of wheel running in 12 species of muroid rodents in order that comparisons could be made among different measures of activity in a variety of species. Six males...

Year Published: 1980Animal Type: Mouse, Other Rodent, Rodent

Citation: Dewsbury, D. A. 1980. Wheel-running behaviour in 12 species of muroid rodents. Behavioural Processes 5, 271-280.

Sound and its significance for laboratory animals

Several methods of varying accuracy have been used to assess what sounds small laboratory animals such as rodents are capable of hearing. Most rodents can detect sounds from 1000 Hz (the frequency of the Greenwich Time Signal) up to 100000...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Chinchilla, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mole Rat, Mouse, Other Rodent, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Gamble, M. R. 1982. Sound and its significance for laboratory animals. Biological Reviews 57, 395-421.

The rodents II: Suborder Myomorpha

It is good advice to form new groups in clean cages to avoid territorial antagonism resulting from familiar odor cues.

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Gerbil, Hamster, Mouse, Other Rodent, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Brown, R. E. 1985. The rodents II: Suborder Myomorpha. In: Social Odours in Mammals, Volume 1. Brown, R. E. , MacDonald, D. W. (eds). Clarendon Press, Oxford, UK.

The influence of cage size and environmental enrichment on the development of stereotypies in bank voles

Bank voles were bred and lived in 4 different environments: small barren cages (SB), small enriched cages (SR), big barren cages (BB) and big enriched ones (BR). Ten different behaviours were recorded at the age of 30, 45, 60, 61,...

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Other Rodent, Rodent

Citation: Odberg, F. O. 1987. The influence of cage size and environmental enrichment on the development of stereotypies in bank voles. Behavioural Processes 14, 155-173.

Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition)

Photographic documentation of enforced restraint and handling techniques.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Amphibian, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cat, Cattle, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Crocodile & Alligator, Dog, Equine, Fish, Gerbil, Gibbon, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Lizard, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, Rodent, Sheep, Snake, Squirrel Monkey, Turtle & Tortoise, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fowler, M. E. 1995. Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition). Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA.