Environmental Enrichment

The International Symposium on Regulatory Testing and Animal Welfare: Recommendations on best scientific practices for animal care and regulatory toxicology

The key conclusion from the group's initial discussions was that enough information was now available to make robust recommendations for animal care best practices. Implementation, not information, is therefore the critical issue [p.123]... Well-implemented enrichment may reduce variability rather than...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Morris, T., Goulet, S., Morton, D. 2002. The International Symposium on Regulatory Testing and Animal Welfare: Recommendations on best scientific practices for animal care and regulatory toxicology. ILAR Journal 43(Supplement), S123-S125.

Incorporation of an enrichment program into a study protocol involving long-term restraint in macaques

In our experience, the provision of periodic intervals of unrestricted activity directly correlated with an increased tolerance during relatively more extended periods of [chair] restraint.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental Enrichment, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McGuffey, L. H., McCully, C. L., Bernacky, B. J. et al. 2002. Incorporation of an enrichment program into a study protocol involving long-term restraint in macaques. Lab Animal 31(10), 37-39.

Novel environmental enrichment program at the Oregon National Primate Research Center

Over-grooming [single-caged] monkeys that had access to the EE program [foraging devices] showed improvement over time [p=0.057], while the others remained the same.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Marshall, K., Jenne, M., Maginnis, G. et al. 2002. Novel environmental enrichment program at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 98 (Abstract).

Nonhuman primate cage modifications for environmental enrichment

Perches and cage-connecting tunnels were fabricated for existing macaque caging. These are semi-permanent, easily sanitizable, and allow for all cage functions to operate as designed.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Martin, D. P., Gilberto, T., Burns, C. et al. 2002. Nonhuman primate cage modifications for environmental enrichment. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 41(5), 47-49.

Using enrichment as a management tool

Several puzzle feeding arrangements are described.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental Enrichment

Citation: Jones, P., Pazzaglia, D., Richards, B. 2002. Using enrichment as a management tool. Animal Keepers' Forum 29(4), 166-169.

Environmental enrichment program for squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus and Saimiri boliviensis) in captivity

The aim of our study was to decrease or eliminate 'undesirable behaviour'. .. The use of the outdoor recreation cage was highly beneficial for the primates. .. In the Saimiri boliviensis females, there was an increase in undesirable behaviours, such...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Iglesias, D., Gil-Burmann, C. 2002. Environmental enrichment program for squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus and Saimiri boliviensis) in captivity. Folia Primatologica 73(6), 291-292. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

The effect of music on the behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Results suggest music has a significant effect on behavior of captive chimpanzees. It resulted in decreased aggression and active exploratory behavior and increased inactive resting and social behavior (principally social grooming). These effects were predominant for adult males during morning...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Roeder, E., Nelson, C. et al. 2002. The effect of music on the behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 57, 83-84 (Abstract).

Proactive compliance: A team program approach to revitalize primate enrichment

An enrichment plan founded on the USDA Final Report on the Environmental Enhancement to Promote the Psychological Well-being of Nonhuman primates was proactively instituted. Our revitalized plan is running smoothly.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hopper, K. J. 2002. Proactive compliance: A team program approach to revitalize primate enrichment. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 79 (Abstract).

Effects of nutrition enrichment on the activity of a group of red ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata rubra)

Boxes with food and whole fruits were placed/hung at high levels of the enclosure.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Perbellini, R., Grassi, D., Caltran, E. et al. 2002. Effects of nutrition enrichment on the activity of a group of red ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata rubra). Folia Primatologica 73(6), 331-332. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

New uses for old fire hoses

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental Enrichment

Citation: Pappas, K. 2002. New uses for old fire hoses. The Shape of Enrichment 11(3), 1-2.