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Solid floors versus wire floor housing for rats revisited: Influence of age and the presence of test boxes (2010)

De Villiers, C., Seal, J. V.

Abstract

Data did not reveal a clear preference for solid floors. Juveniles were found most often on wire floors while among adults, a preference for solid floors was apparent only in females, and only when a nest box was available.

Published
2010

Animal Type
Rat, Rodent
Topic
Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management

Citation
De Villiers, C., Seal, J. V. 2010. Solid floors versus wire floor housing for rats revisited: Influence of age and the presence of test boxes. Animal Technology and Welfare 9, 31-36.

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