Environmental Enrichment

Application of environmental enrichment routines to regulatory toxicology studies in the Beagle dog

A programme of environmental enrichment procedures and routines employed in our regulatory toxicology units is outlined. Our enriched husbandry regime includes group housing of dogs, regular periods of group exercise, use of toys and interaction with animal care staff. In...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Trussell, B. A., King, J., Smith, D. 1999. Application of environmental enrichment routines to regulatory toxicology studies in the Beagle dog. Animal Technology 50, 131-133.

Behavioural and glial changes in old rats following environmental enrichment

Results confirm the aging-related acquisition and memory deficit. EC reduced the slowness of acquisition, reversed the short-term memory deficit and promoted the retention of the short signal (choose short effect).

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Soffie. M., Hahn, K., Terao, E. et al. 1999. Behavioural and glial changes in old rats following environmental enrichment. Behavioral Brain Research 101, 37-49.

The effects of environmental enrichment and intermittent lighting on the behaviour and welfare of male domestic turkeys

Feather-pecking and cannibalism was virtually eliminated in group-housed turkeys by providing them with straw to peck at, UV light and vertical boards.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Bird, Fowl

Citation: Sherwin, C. M., Lewis, P. D., Perry, G. C. 1999. The effects of environmental enrichment and intermittent lighting on the behaviour and welfare of male domestic turkeys. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 62, 319-333.

An overall enrichment program for a diverse population of laboratory animals

Environmental enrichment attempts for various laboratory animals, including rabbits.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Rabbit

Citation: Raje, S. S., Mac, V. M., Bang, D. A. et al. 1999. An overall enrichment program for a diverse population of laboratory animals. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 34 (Abstract).

Environmental enrichment ideas

Some feeding enrichment options are listed.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Nunnally, A. 1999. Environmental enrichment ideas. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 4(1), 1.

Forage “shooter”: A means to widely distribute forage materials

A device was designed that allows us to blow forage [e.g., chicken scratch] into both empty and occupied cages and over a wide area.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Murphy, J., Fritz, J. 1999. Forage "shooter": A means to widely distribute forage materials. The Newsletter 10(4), 1-3.

Veterinarian’s role in monitoring the behavioral enrichment standards of the Animal Welfare Act

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: McManamon, R. 1999. Veterinarian's role in monitoring the behavioral enrichment standards of the Animal Welfare Act. In: Zoo & Wild Animal Medicine: Current Therapy, Fourth Edition. Fowler, M. E. (ed), 387-391. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA.

Validating the efficacy of primate enrichment programs

Comparing the frequency of abnormal behaviors across time provides a means of assessing the success of specific enrichment activities such as manipulanda usage and pair- or group-housing, as well as assessing the overall effectiveness of the enrichment program.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lockwitz, K., Bayne, K., Hernandez, P. et al. 1999. Validating the efficacy of primate enrichment programs. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 33 (Abstract).

Environmental Enrichment for Nonhuman Primates Resource Guide: January 1992 – February 1999

This publication updates and expands Environmental Enrichment Information Resources for Nonhuman Primates: 1987-1992. It is current through March 1999 and covers literature published since January 1992. ... This expanded version of the 1992 document contains the full text of relevant...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kreger, M. D. 1999. Environmental Enrichment for Nonhuman Primates Resource Guide: January 1992 - February 1999. Animal Welfare Information Center, Beltsville, MD.

The nuts and bolts of captive chimpanzee diets and food as enrichment: A survey

Results suggest facilities are moving away from timed feeding schedules, which tend to increase prefeeding levels of agonism, to feeding a wide variety of food throughout the day and using a wide variety of feeding techniques.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S. M., Fritz, J. 1999. The nuts and bolts of captive chimpanzee diets and food as enrichment: A survey. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 2, 205-215.