Environmental Enrichment
Effects of environmental enrichment and loose housing of lactating sows on piglet behaviour before and after weaning
Weaning of piglets in commercial husbandry systems is earlier and more abrupt than would happen under natural conditions, resulting in low feed intakes and health and welfare problems in the immediate postweaning period. Piglets in commercial systems generally have limited...
Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Pig
Citation: Oostindjer, M., van den Brand, H., Kemp, B. et al. 2011. Effects of environmental enrichment and loose housing of lactating sows on piglet behaviour before and after weaning. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 134(1-2), 31-41 .
Read MoreThe effect of cage enrichment on fluctuating asymmetry and fecal corticosterone of group-housed laboratory mice
Fluctuating asymmetry (FA) represents small, random deviations from symmetry in bilaterally symmetrical anatomic characteristics, is highly correlated with the amount of stress during development, and thus, is considered as a potential welfare indicator. In the present study, female BALB/c mice...
Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent
Citation: Niu, Y., Zhang, M., Liu, J. 2011. The effect of cage enrichment on fluctuating asymmetry and fecal corticosterone of group-housed laboratory mice. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 740 (Abstract #PS91).
Read MoreEnvironmental enrichment for captive and wild-born macaques
Although the use of wild-born primates in research is banned in some countries, in others it is commonplace. It has been demonstrated that not only do wild-born primates react more strongly to some stressors than those that are captive-born, but...
Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Honess, P., Fernadez, L. 2011. Environmental enrichment for captive and wild-born macaques. Enrichment Record 9, 16-18.
Read MoreThe use of mirrors as a form of environmental enrichment for the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)
Primates have a fascination with mirrors. There is much literature available although no previous studies have been carried out to determine the benefits of mirrors for the Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus). Initially a six week study was conducted to assess...
Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Cooper, A., Spice, R. 2011. The use of mirrors as a form of environmental enrichment for the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus). Animal Technology and Welfare 10(2), 79-84.
Read MoreNylon cylinder: Safe and cost-effective chewable rat enrichment
Offering enrichment to stimulate chewing behavior in rats has been found to promote psychologic and physiologic wellbeing. While there are many commercially produced nylon products available for use as chewable enrichment, these items are costly, especially with current economic constraints....
Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent
Citation: Witt, S. L., Plews, C. A., Ruppert, G. et al. 2011. Nylon cylinder: Safe and cost-effective chewable rat enrichment. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 782 (Abstract #P174).
Read MoreShelter choice by Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) in the laboratory
The preference of Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) for different in-cage shelters was tested. First, 15 males and 15 females were made to choose between a cage with a shelter and one without. Different shelters were tested consecutively: short (10-cm) or...
Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Hamster, Rodent
Citation: Veillette, M., Reebs, S. G. 2011. Shelter choice by Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) in the laboratory. Animal Welfare 20(4), 603-611.
Read MoreComparison of pig behaviour when given a sequence of enrichment objects or a chain continuously
Tail biting is a major problem in modern pig (Sus scrofa) production and results in a reduction of animal welfare and productive performance. Biting behaviour has been shown to be decreased by the use of enrichment objects. In this study,...
Year Published: 2011Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig
Citation: Van de Perre, V., Driessen, B., Van Thielen, J. et al. 2011. Comparison of pig behaviour when given a sequence of enrichment objects or a chain continuously. Animal Welfare 20(4), 641-649.
Read MoreEffect of environmental enrichment after the occurrence of wet bedding created by mice and abnormal fur in mice
In management of laboratory animals, wet bedding created by mice and abnormal fur in mice cause problems on housing, leading to negative effects both on the wellbeing of mice and on the validity of experimental results. Most studies have investigated...
Year Published: 2011Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent
Citation: Tosa, N., Yoshimatsu, K., Arikawa, J. 2011. Effect of environmental enrichment after the occurrence of wet bedding created by mice and abnormal fur in mice. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 779-780 (Abstract #P161).
Read MoreEnvironmental enrichment program in transgenic mouse breeding colonies
Results of studies on the benefits of environmental enrichment in group-housed mice and breeding colonies are often inconsistent and conflicting. After observing a significant drop in some of the genetically engineered mice (GEM) breeding colonies during a major construction project...
Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent
Citation: Reed, M., Goldsteen, D. L., Moore, E. et al. 2011. Environmental enrichment program in transgenic mouse breeding colonies. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 779 (Abstract #P160).
Read MoreCommon Marmoset Care [Online resource]
The three main divisions of 'marmosetcare.com' aim respectively to promote: an understanding of the range of behaviour in this species, placing this behaviour in the context of its natural habitat and promoting good welfare in captive environments. Topics covered in...
Year Published: 2011Topics: Animal Training, Environmental Enrichment, Handling, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Natural Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: NC3Rs, University of Stirling. 2011. Common Marmoset Care [Online resource].
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