Publications

It takes a village: A case study in improving animal welfare with a team approach

There are many factors that need to be considered when caring for groups of nonhuman primates (NHPs) in research, including clinical, behavioral, and scientific issues. Otherwise, there is the potential that decisions are made without taking all these needs into...

Year Published: 2021Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bader, L., Janavaris, M., Coleman, K. et al. 2021. It takes a village: A case study in improving animal welfare with a team approach. Laboratory Animal Science Professional 9(1) (January/February), 38-40.

Cooperative pig training that literally saves your back

This article describes the successful training of a pig to wear a jacket.

Year Published: 2021Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Combs, S. R., Lambert, K. 2021. Cooperative pig training that literally saves your back. Laboratory Animal Science Professional 9(1) (January/February), 42-45.

Using positive reinforcement training to build compliance in Sinclair mini pigs

Pigs are an ideal model for treating osteochondral defects, though their sedentary nature could impair their healing when being used for one of these projects. Following joint injury, some level of lameness is anticipated. Developing a routine of exercise is...

Year Published: 2021Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Perez, J., Collins, R., Lambert, K. 2021. Using positive reinforcement training to build compliance in Sinclair mini pigs. Laboratory Animal Science Professional 9(1) (January/February), 50-53.

Drip, drop…drip, drop – How do I make it stop?

Whether you are an animal care/husbandry technician, facility manager, or veterinarian, everyone bemoans a leaky drinking valve (often referred to as a lixit). Leaking drinking valves and flooded cages are a fairly common problem when using automatic watering systems (or...

Year Published: 2021Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: All/General, Mouse, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Webb, L. 2021. Drip, drop…drip, drop – How do I make it stop? Laboratory Animal Science Professional 9(2) (March/April), 36-38.

DIY: Ice produce blocks

This great cool-down snack is ideal for group or singly housed swine or nonhuman primates (particularly in larger pen-style housing). This item can be customized for canines as well by modifying the liquid used and/or produce.

Year Published: 2021Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Lambert, K. 2021. DIY: Ice produce blocks. Laboratory Animal Science Professional 9(2) (March/April), 41.

Anesthetic effects of alfaxalone–ketamine, alfaxalone–ketamine–dexmedetomidine, and alfaxalone–butorphanol–midazolam administered intramuscularly in five striped palm squirrels (Funambulus pennantii)

Injectable anesthesia protocols for five striped palm squirrels (Funambulus pennantii) are poorly described in the literature. In this study, male intact squirrels received intramuscular injections of either alfaxalone (6 mg/kg) and ketamine (40 mg/ kg; AK group, n = 8);...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Anesthesia & SedationAnimal Type: Other Rodent, Rodent

Citation: Eshar, D., Beaufrère, H. 2020. Anesthetic effects of alfaxalone–ketamine, alfaxalone–ketamine–dexmedetomidine, and alfaxalone–butorphanol–midazolam administered intramuscularly in five striped palm squirrels (Funambulus pennantii). JAALAS 59(4), 384-392.

Assessment of a noninvasive chronic glucose monitoring system in euglycemic and diabetic swine (Sus scrofa)

Models of type-I diabetes are well-characterized and commonly used in the preclinical evaluation of drugs and medical devices. The diabetic minipig is an excellent example of a translational model. However, chronic glucose monitoring in this species can be challenging; frequent...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Disease/Experimental Model, External Bodily EquipmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Ober, R. A., Geist, G. E. 2020. Assessment of a noninvasive chronic glucose monitoring system in euglycemic and diabetic swine (Sus scrofa). JAALAS 59(4), 430-437.

Compressed paper as an alternative to corn cob bedding in mouse (Mus musculus) cages

Bedding material is a critical component of the mouse environment and affects animal wellbeing and research integrity. Corn cob (CC) bedding has been a common bedding choice in research despite several potential negative aspects of its use. We investigated the...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Pallas, B. D., Keys, D. M., Bradley, M. P. et al. 2020. Compressed paper as an alternative to corn cob bedding in mouse (Mus musculus) cages. JAALAS 59(5), 496-502.

Cage position and response to humans in singly-housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Traditional laboratory caging for nonhuman primates is typically configured in a 2-tiered manner, with caging arranged in 2 horizontal rows stacked vertically. Studies of the effects of cage row have yielded inconsistent results with respect to impacts on psychological well-being....

Year Published: 2020Topics: Human-Animal Interaction, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C. 2020. Cage position and response to humans in singly-housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). JAALAS 59(5), 503-507.

A comparison of ketamine or etomidate combined with xylazine for intraperitoneal anesthesia in four mouse strains

Intraperitoneal (IP) injection is a common route of anesthetic administration in mice. Ketamine-xylazine (KX) anesthesia is one of the most widely used IP protocols, but has limitations. Etomidate is an alternative to ketamine that has been used in both human...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Anesthesia & SedationAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Gergye, C. H., Zhao, Y., Moore, R. et al. 2020. A comparison of ketamine or etomidate combined with xylazine for intraperitoneal anesthesia in four mouse strains. JAALAS 59(5), 519-530.