Housing

Preference of Xenopus leavis for different housing conditions

In this study, the preference of X. laevis for different housing conditions were examined. X. laevis preferred dark backgrounds, a water temperature between 20C-22C and the deeper parts of the test basin. Red earthenware pipe was accepted as cover, but...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Amphibian, Frog & Toad

Citation: Hilken, G., Willmann, F., Dimigen, J. et al. 1994. Preference of Xenopus leavis for different housing conditions. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science 21(2), 71-80.

Time spent in active and inactive basic behaviour among laboratory beagles housed singly in cages

All the dogs were regularly more active when personnel were present.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Housing, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Helppi, J., Kaliste-Korhonen, E., Pelkonen 1994. Time spent in active and inactive basic behaviour among laboratory beagles housed singly in cages. In: Proceedings of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations [FELASA] Symposium. Bunyan, J. (ed), 352-354. Royal Society of Medicine Press, London, UK.

Choice tests for space in groups of laying hens

Chickens were tested for their preference for [barren, unstructured] space. In terms of welfare it is usually assumed that the larger the cage, the better the welfare. However, according to present results this is not the case for some groups...

Year Published: 1994Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Bird, Chicken

Citation: Faure, J. M. 1994. Choice tests for space in groups of laying hens. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 39, 89-94.

Meeting the needs of captive mice and their caretakers

Description of a cage designed to meet species-typical environmental needs of mice. The cage provides opportunity for choices including both warm and cool temperatures, and a comfortable sleeping and nesting area with low light intensity and opportunity for social huddling....

Year Published: 1994Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Wallace, M. E. 1994. Meeting the needs of captive mice and their caretakers. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 8, 565-568.

Standard-Haltung fur Labormause – Probleme und Losungsasatze

The high prevalence of stereotypies in mice kept in standard animal facilities is underscored.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, HousingAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Wurbel, H., Stauffacher, M. 1994. Standard-Haltung fur Labormause - Probleme und Losungsasatze. Tierlaboratorium 17, 109-118.

When trying to get your monkeys to behave, try perches

Higher perching elevations appear to be a very desirable feature in this environment for the expression of six of the twelve behaviors studied. Mid-level perches, on the other hand, were utilized more for only two of the behaviors: self play...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: O'Neill-Wagner, P. L. 1994. When trying to get your monkeys to behave, try perches. In Touch 1(2), 6-8.

Facilitating the expression of species-specific behaviors

The attractiveness of high and mid-level perches for nine of the twelve behaviors studied is also apparent. Ground level was the location selected most often [by group-housed animals] for locomotion and foraging. Although the findings suggest that the indoor areas...

Year Published: 1994Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: O'Neill-Wagner, P. L. 1994. Facilitating the expression of species-specific behaviors. Functional housing for captive monkey groups: Multiple perches and alternatives. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 132-138.

Improving the laboratory environment for nonhuman primates

Environmental improvements include construction of large indoor cages that allow pairing of experimental animals, a grass-covered 'playground' for breeding chimpanzee groups, and indoor/outdoor group housing for 'retired' experimental animals. In addition, we provide toys, perches, mirrors, and foraging devices, and...

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Rearing & Weaning, ReproductionAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L. 1995. Improving the laboratory environment for nonhuman primates. Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) Quarterly 44(1), 14-15.

Effects of gnawing material, group size and cage level in rack on Wistar rats

Han:Wist rats were housed after weaning in groups of one, two, three or four in stainless steel cages with aspen chip bedding, with or without wooden gnawing blocks. The use of the blocks was assessed by Video recording and by...

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Kaliste-Korhonen, E., Eskola, S., Rekilä, T. et al. 1995. Effects of gnawing material, group size and cage level in rack on Wistar rats. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science 22(4), 291-299.

Dogs and dog housing

Thoughts on environmental enrichment for dogs.

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Hubrecht, R. C. 1995. Dogs and dog housing. Animal Welfare Information Center [AWIC] Resource Series 2, 43-47.