Capture of group-housed animals (2007)
LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum]
Abstract
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 caught. Cats can be picked up without much ado if they have nothing to fear from you. If they shun you, they will follow a laser point to the location you want them to move.
Published
2007
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.
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