Effects of humidity and environmental enrichment on food-chewing behavior in mice (2006)

Nelson, C., Dysko, R.

Abstract

Neither of the enrichment tools (Gumabones or a cellulose/corncob mixture) improved food-chewing behavior. As the humidity decreased over the 3-wk period, so did the abnormal behavior, regardless of the enrichment status of the cage.

Published
2006

Animal Type
Mouse, Rodent

Topic
Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & Management

Citation
Nelson, C., Dysko, R. 2006. Effects of humidity and environmental enrichment on food-chewing behavior in mice. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 154 (Abstract).

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