Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes 6th Edition (1997)

National Health and Medical Research Council

Abstract

Pens, cages and containers should be constructed and maintained to ensure the comfort and well-being of the animals. The following factors should be taken into account:- species-specific behavioural requirements, including the availability and design of space to enable free movement and activity, sleeping, privacy, and contact with others of the same species:........