Rabbit

An alternative, less invasive blood sample collection technique for serologic studies utilizing triatomine bugs (Heteroptera; Insecta)

The collection of blood samples for serological studies is often stressful for the focus animal. Recently, the use of bloodsucking bugs, such as Dipetalogaster maximus or Triatoma infestans (Reduviidae; Triatominae; Heteroptera), has been suggested as a new and less invasive...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Voigt C. C., Peschel, U., Wibbelt, G. et al. 2006. An alternative, less invasive blood sample collection technique for serologic studies utilizing triatomine bugs (Heteroptera; Insecta). Journal of Wildlife Diseases 42(2), 466-469.

Use of treats in conditioning rabbits to tolerate compression therapy

In our lab, we used rabbit restrainers and coupled them with the use of positive reinforcement by providing treats. Once used to the treats, they received these only at the end of the procedure. In addition, a bell would sound...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Salvatore, M., Bright, L. T., Agelan, A. et al. 2006. Use of treats in conditioning rabbits to tolerate compression therapy. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 11(2).

Variables, Refinement and Environmental Enrichment for Rodents and Rabbits Kept in Research Institutions: Making Life Easier for Animals in Laboratories

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Rabbit, Rodent

Citation: Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. 2006. Variables, Refinement and Environmental Enrichment for Rodents and Rabbits Kept in Research Institutions: Making Life Easier for Animals in Laboratories. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Performance and behaviour of rabbit does in a group-housing system with natural mating or artificial insemination

This study compared reproductive performance and behaviour of does raised in a group-housing system and in a regular cage system. The group-housing pen was divided into different functional areas for suckling, resting, and eating and special hiding areas for kits...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Rommers JM, De Jong I, Boiti C, et al. 2006. Performance and behaviour of rabbit does in a group-housing system with natural mating or artificial insemination. Reproduction Nutr Dev. 46;677-687.

Refinement to rabbit group housing

We've been successfully integrating female rabbits into established social groups without major incident. .. Our refinement in housing has resulted in improved animal welfare, has decreased boredom, and has increased species-typical behavior. It is a safe amd efficient method for...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Eng, L. D., Marcotte, T. K., Kundert, J. A. et al. 2007. Refinement to rabbit group housing. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 44 (Abstract).

Physiological response of rabbits to heat, cold, noise and mixing in the context of transport

Exposure to noise produced muscular damage as demonstrated by an increase in plasma concentrations of CK and LDH.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: De la Fuente, J., Diaz, M. T., Iba?ez, M. et al. 2007. Physiological response of rabbits to heat, cold, noise and mixing in the context of transport. Animal Welfare 16, 41-47.

Topics in medicine and surgery: Behavior problems in pet rabbits

The domestic rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus, is descended from the European rabbit, which lives in large social groups and digs extensive warrens. Behavior problems include urine spraying, failure to use the litter box, fear of humans and human-directed aggression, intraspecies aggression,...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Crowell-Davis, S. L. 2007. Topics in medicine and surgery: Behavior problems in pet rabbits. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine 16, 38-44.

Capture of group-housed animals

Rats, mice and rabbits can be induced to come forward and be picked up by luring them with a food reward. Guinea pigs tend to be more timid but will run into a shelter in which they can then be...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Relocation & TransportAnimal Type: Cat, Guinea Pig, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Capture of group-housed animals. 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), 104-106. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Guidelines for the assessment and management of pain in rodents and rabbits

This paper presents an overview of current concepts of pain and provides recommendations for the assessment, prevention and treatment of pain in rodents and rabbits. Also provided are guidelines for developing pain management protocols, tables describing the potential physiologic effects...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Rabbit, Rodent

Citation: Kohn, D. F., Martin, T. E., Foley, P. L. et al. 2007. Guidelines for the assessment and management of pain in rodents and rabbits. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 46(2).

Providing single rabbits with social contact and choice in activities

Perforated cage deviders are used to provide non-contact communication.

Year Published: 2007Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Kirby, H. 2007. Providing single rabbits with social contact and choice in activities. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 12(2), 1-2.