Rat housing into the Millennium (2000)

Ballard, T.

Abstract

The floor pen offers many advantages compared to the standard holding cage, the most evident being the natural or free behavior which the animals are allowed to exhibit. Observations included a marked increase in activity, inquisitiveness of the surroundings and a more social and interactive nature displayed within the colony. Because of increased social behaviour the animals were less aggressive and more content to be handled. Clinical observations were easier to perform due to increased visibility. No data are included in this article.