Environmental Enrichment

A study of the impact of environmental enrichment on Xenopus Leavis oocytes

Frogs appeared to prefer having places to hide, since they were frequently observed in the cave or under the rock of plants. Frogs exposed to an enriched environment also released more eggs, with a significant increase in membrane potential compared...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Amphibian, Frog & Toad

Citation: Harr, J., Coyne, L., Chaudhry, A. et al. 2008. A study of the impact of environmental enrichment on Xenopus Leavis oocytes. Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) Quarterly 57 (3), 25.

Rabbit Enrichment and Exercise Program

Enrichment options for single-caged rabbits are described.

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Griese, C. 2008. Rabbit Enrichment and Exercise Program. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 13(4), 8.

The influence of visual stimulation on the behaviour of cats housed in a rescue shelter

This study explored the influence of 5 types of visual stimulation (1 control condition [no visual stimulation] and 4 experimental conditions [blank television screen; and, televised images depicting humans, inanimate movement, animate movement]) on the behaviour of 125 cats housed...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Ellis, S. L. H., Wells, D. L. 2008. The influence of visual stimulation on the behaviour of cats housed in a rescue shelter . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 113, 166-174.

The influence of age on the use of potential enrichment objects and synchronisation of behaviour of pigs

This experiment aimed to identify how a pig's age affected the extent and synchrony of use of different environmental enrichment materials, and how this use changed over time. Ten diverse novel objects were each presented to three replicate litters of...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Docking, C. M., Van de Weerd, H. A., Day, J. E. L. et al. 2008. The influence of age on the use of potential enrichment objects and synchronisation of behaviour of pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 110(3-4), 244-257.

A targeted approach to developing environmental enrichment for two strains of laboratory mice

Previous studies on environmental enrichment have generally placed a purported enrichment in the cage and observed changes in behavioural and physiological indicators of welfare. However, many of these enrichments are not purposely designed, or appear to be designed with anthropomorphic...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Nicol, C. J., Brocklebank, S., Mendl, M. et al. 2008. A targeted approach to developing environmental enrichment for two strains of laboratory mice. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 110(3-4), 341-353.

Study of environmental enrichment for mice using a Nestpak?

The use of Nestpaks proved to be a useful environmental enrichment for our mice, causing them to work in nest construction from start to finish rather than having a nest pre-constructed.

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Rustell, L. 2008. Study of environmental enrichment for mice using a Nestpak?. Animal Technology and Welfare 7(1), 21-23.

An investigation in the use of forage grains for laboratory rats

Small grains were scattered on the bedding rather than placed in food hopper. This added enrichment whilst maintaining the integrity of the study.

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Rownetree, M. 2008. An investigation in the use of forage grains for laboratory rats. AATEX (Alternatives to Animal Testing and Experimentation) 14(Special Issue), 65-67.

Socialization of Dutch Belted Rabbits for Use in Research

This program includes adaptation to common handling procedures, environmental enrichment devices, and othe materials encountered in the laboratory. .. At seven weeks of age, the rabbits are paired with a partner for two weeks.

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Handling, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Pritt, S., Wood, J., Fetter, B. et al. 2008. Socialization of Dutch Belted Rabbits for Use in Research. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 13(4), 1-3.

Behaviour of growing rabbits under various housing conditions

The aim of this research was to assess the effects of environmental variables (group size, stocking density, floor type, environmental enrichment) on behaviour as a welfare indicator of growing rabbits. Two experiments were carried out with Pannon White rabbits. In...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Social Housing & Companionship, Stocking DensityAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Princz, Z., Dalle Zotte, A., Radnai, I. et al. 2008. Behaviour of growing rabbits under various housing conditions. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 111(3-4), 342-356.

Making a Home for Prairie Dogs through Environmental Enrichment

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Other Rodent, Rodent

Citation: Presa, M. F. 2008. Making a Home for Prairie Dogs through Environmental Enrichment. The Shape of Enrichment 17(3), no page numbers.