Environmental Enrichment
Evaluation of objects and food for environmental enrichment of NZW rabbits
Male and female 6-week old New Zealand White rabbits were divided into three groups: food-enriched (Bunny Stix, Bunny Blocks, or celery), non-food enriched (Jingle Ball, Kong toy, or Nylabone), and not enriched. ... Rabbits spent significantly more time interacting with...
Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Rabbit
Citation: Harris, L. D., Custer, L. B., Soranaka, E. T. et al. 2001. Evaluation of objects and food for environmental enrichment of NZW rabbits. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 40(1), 27-30.
Read MoreEnvironmental enrichment for fish used in regulatory toxicity studies
Environmental enrichment options for fish used in regulatory toxicity studies are outlined and discussed.
Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Fish
Citation: Handley 2001. Environmental enrichment for fish used in regulatory toxicity studies. Animal Technology 52, 227-232.
Read MoreEnvironmental enrichment for animals used in GLP toxicological studies
Suitable environmental options, including some recommendations, are listed.
Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental Enrichment
Citation: Harding, K. 2001. Environmental enrichment for animals used in GLP toxicological studies. Animal Technology 52, 40-41.
Read MoreA novel approach for addressing enrichment and exercise for dogs in a reaching institution
An IACUC approved, successfully tested [with four beagle dogs] program to foster positive human-animal interactions [a retirement home was visited on a regular basis] and exercise [via preparatory training program] is described.
Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog
Citation: Hammer, J. G. 2001. A novel approach for addressing enrichment and exercise for dogs in a reaching institution. Lab Animal 30(7), 26-29.
Read MoreAn observational assessment of environmental enrichment stimuli for single housed columbiforms
Enrichment items were introduced to single-housed pigeons.The birds showed self-destructive behavior (e.g., feather pulling). ...These introduced enrichment stimuli seemed to help somewhat. The birds showed self-destructive behavior (e.g., feather pulling). Abstract also published in Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science...
Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Bird, Other Bird
Citation: Finn, D. J., Rovetti, C. C. 2001. An observational assessment of environmental enrichment stimuli for single housed columbiforms . American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 106 (Abstract).
Read MoreEnvironmental enrichment enhances recovery of function but exacerbates ischemic cell death
These data demonstrate that early, intensive intervention after ischemia can improve functional outcome but that this is accompanied by increased brain damage. Careful consideration needs to be given to the timing of rehabilitation after stroke and related types of brain...
Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Gerbil, Rodent
Citation: Farrell, R., Evans, S., Corbett, D. 2001. Environmental enrichment enhances recovery of function but exacerbates ischemic cell death. Neuroscience 107(Farrell et al. (2001)), 585-592.
Read MoreA practical dog bed for environmental enrichment for geriatric beagles, with applications for puppies and other small dogs
The dogs were initially housed in kennel runs equipped with elevated benches, but it became apparent that some of the oldest animals had difficulties jumping down from them. To improve animal safety and comfort, practical dog beds were made out...
Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog
Citation: Eisele, P. 2001. A practical dog bed for environmental enrichment for geriatric beagles, with applications for puppies and other small dogs. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 40(3), 36-38.
Read MoreNylabone on a chain
Both pigs and rabbits are having a great time banging the bone on the cage - they can swing it around, and they get to chew on it too!
Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig, Rabbit
Citation: Cohoon, J. 2001. Nylabone on a chain. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 6(1), 2.
Read MoreFloor-covering research benefits primates
Many zoos, labs, and people keep animals on concrete or in wire cages. It is believed to be hygienic, efficient, and adequate for the needs of the animals. ... We tested a variety of floor-coverings-wood-chips, wood-wool, peat, straw, hay, sawdust,...
Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Chamove, A. S. 2001. Floor-covering research benefits primates. Australian Primatology 14(3), 16-19.
Read MoreMore discussion of enrichment for lemurs
Some feeding enrichment options are described. Lemurs can be challenging to enrich but the simpler you keep it the more successful it is. The one thing that I do know is that food motivates them the most.
Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Carrillo, M., Jennier, J. C., Kowalski. J. et al. 2001. More discussion of enrichment for lemurs. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 40(2), 5.
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