Environmental Enrichment

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Snake enrichment

Some general recommendation of enrichment for snakes.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Reptile, Snake

Citation: Houts, L. 2000. Snake enrichment. Animal Keepers' Forum 27, 24.

Enrichment for snakes

Some ideas of enrichment for snakes.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Reptile, Snake

Citation: Hellmuth, H. 2000. Enrichment for snakes. Animal Keepers' Forum 27, 25.

The effect of environmental enrichment on the behaviour of caged rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Rabbits kept in conventional single-cages, showed more restlessness, excessive grooming, bar-gnawing and timidity than rabbits kept in cages that were provisioned with a platform and a shelter. Only a few rabbits, particularly the females, used the box as a shelter...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Hansen, L. T., Berthelsen, H. 2000. The effect of environmental enrichment on the behaviour of caged rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 68, 163-178.

Refinements in animal care and welfare

An environmental enrichment program for group-housed dogs is briefly outlined.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Frith, J. 2000. Refinements in animal care and welfare. Animal Technology 51, 125-127.

The effect of environmental enrichment on learning in pigs

This study examined the effects of enriching the environment on the learning abilities of growing pigs. Eighty-four pigs were housed in either barren or enriched environments from birth to 14 weeks. The barren environments were defined as intensive housing and...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Sneddon, I. A., Beattie, V. E., Dunne, L. et al. 2000. The effect of environmental enrichment on learning in pigs. Animal Welfare 4, 373-383.

Group housing female guinea pigs

Group housing [female] guinea pigs can save space and money, while improving housing standards. The authors describe enclosure design, enrichments, and husbandry techniques that facilitate group housing female guinea pigs. No data are included in this article.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Guinea Pig, Rodent

Citation: Raje, S. S., Stewart, K. L. 2000. Group housing female guinea pigs. Lab Animal 29(8), 31-32.

Group housing products for cats

Commercial caging systems for cats are described and recommendations made for cat-appropriate housing. By housing cats in groups and with appropriate enrichments, according to their physical and psychological needs, researchers can decrease the animal's stress and distress.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Poe, E., Hope, K. 2000. Group housing products for cats. Lab Animal 29(4), 40-43.

Environmental enrichment for calves with artificial organs

In order to decrease the chance of a calf chewing power cables, catheters, or other monitoring equipment, their head is tethered to the front of the [portable, 4 x 6 x 4 ft] cage. .. In order to keep an...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cattle

Citation: Norton, K. C., Watach, M. J., Gordon, L. et al. 2000. Environmental enrichment for calves with artificial organs. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 88 (Abstract).

Housing environment and enrichment for laboratory rats – refinement and reduction outcome

Three kinds of aspen items were used for enrichment: gnawing blocks of two different sizes [1x1x5 cm; 6x6x6 cm with drilled holes] and rectangular tubes [20x12x12 cm, large enough to fulfill the natural tendency of rats for hiding]. The enrichment...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Mering, S. 2000. Housing environment and enrichment for laboratory rats - refinement and reduction outcome. Natural and Environmental Sciences - Kuopio UniversityPublications C 114, 1-60.

I’m forever blowing bubbles!

The chimpanzees are fascinated with the bubbles floating .... run around sticking out their tongues, much as a child collecting snowflakes, and attempting to catch them - a bit bewildered as it disappears.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fritz, J. 2000. I'm forever blowing bubbles! The Newsletter 11(3), 1-2.