Environmental Enrichment

Hot tubs for snow monkeys

Hot tubs for snow monkeys are described.

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

Citation: Goodwin, J. 1999. Hot tubs for snow monkeys. The Shape of Enrichment 8(3), 13.

Environmental enrichment of laboratory animals used in regulatory toxicology studies

This paper attempts to review the various methods of enrichment through social contact, enhancement of the environment and diet, and improvements in husbandry ... within the context of a laboratory which conducts regulatory toxicology. ... A creative approach to environmental...

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

Citation: Dean, S. W. 1999. Environmental enrichment of laboratory animals used in regulatory toxicology studies. Laboratory Animals 33, 309-327.

A psychological well-being program for managing environmental enrichment and behavior issues in a colony of research primates

We summarize the current methods of behavioral assessment, diagnosis, special interventions, and standard environmental enrichment at the University of Washington's Regional Primate Research Center.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M., Bellanca, R. U., Heffernan, K. S. et al. 1999. A psychological well-being program for managing environmental enrichment and behavior issues in a colony of research primates. American Journal of Primatology 49, 46-47 (Abstract).

Environmental enrichment inhibits spontaneous apoptosis, prevents seizures and is neuroprotective

Here we show that in addition to its effects on neurogenesis, an enriched environment reduces spontaneous apoptotic cell death in the rat hippocampus by 45%.

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

Citation: Young, D., Lawlor, P. A., Leone, P. et al. 1999. Environmental enrichment inhibits spontaneous apoptosis, preventsseizures and is neuroprotective. Nature Medicine 5, 448-453.

A novel method for the supply of bedding and nesting material with inbuilt environmental enrichment for rodents

Non-toxic cellulose tea bag material containing sawdust provided valuable stimulation and encouraged the animals to tear open and dispense the sawdust and utilize the pack as nesting material. The sealed packs were extremely labor saving in storage and dispensing into...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Rodent

Citation: Willan, P. C. 1999. A novel method for the supply of bedding and nesting material with inbuilt environmental enrichment for rodents. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 5 (Abstract).

Evaluation of environmental enrichment for laboratory mice

Providing a cage with a preferred nesting material can be a relatively simple method to contribute to the well-being of laboratory mice, without jeopardizing the outcome of experiments. Thus, there seems to be no good reason to deprive laboratory mice...

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

Citation: Van de Weerd, H. A., Baumans, V. 1999. Evaluation of environmental enrichment for laboratory mice. Animal Welfare Information Center [AWIC] Newsletter 9(3-4), 1-2 & 18-19.

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).