Husbandry & Management

Communication during suckling in the domestic pig

Fan noise disrupted communication between sows and piglets during nursing, resulting in slower piglet growth. Certain indications were found that suggested that the noise-exposed piglets gained less milk than the ones in the silent environment.

Year Published: 1985Topics: Husbandry & Management, Rearing & Weaning, VocalizationAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Algers, B., Jensen, P. 1985. Communication during suckling in the domestic pig. Effects of continuous noise. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 14, 49-61.

Low light intensity decreases the fertility of Callithrix jacchus

Improvement of the light fixtures in both rooms doubled the lighting force and increased the breeding rate during the following 12 months approximately 20% in the upper and 130% in the lower cages.

Year Published: 1986Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Heger, W., Merker, H.-J., Neubert, D. 1986. Low light intensity decreases the fertility of Callithrix jacchus. Primate Report 14, 260 (Abstract).

Enriching the lives of primates in captivity

A summary of basic environmental enrichement for group-housed rhesus macaques. The essence of the social primate is lost under the stresses of the nonsocial condition.

Year Published: 1987Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Human-Animal Interaction, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: O'Neill, P. L. 1987. Enriching the lives of primates in captivity. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 1, 1-5.

Food distribution, dominance, and aggressive behaviours in bonnet macaques

Dispersing the food throughout the enclosure, rather than distributing it in one location, resulted in a decrease in agonistic interactions.

Year Published: 1988Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Boccia, M. L., Laudenslager, M. L., Reite, M. 1988. Food distribution, dominance, and aggressive behaviours in bonnet macaques. American Journal of Primatology 16, 123-130.

Mice

Description of an ingenious, simple method to minimize odor, provide species-appropriate nesting opportunities and to facilitate cleaning.

Year Published: 1988Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Boyd, J. 1988. Mice. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 2, 49-50.

Observations on a caging system for housing stump-tailed macaques

This paper describes the introduction of a modified caging system and the benefits to both the animals and staff. The removal of metal grids at the bottom of the cage, and the introduction of direct access to a substrate mixed...

Year Published: 1990Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Burt, D. A., Plant, M. 1990. Observations on a caging system for housing stump-tailed macaques. Animal Technology 41, 175-179.

Gorilla husbandry/enrichment at the Dallas Zoo

Unintrusive husbandry techniques during cleaning and feeding, such as shifting animals, allow keepers to easily incorporate environmental enrichment components during their normal routine. To create a stimulating and diverse environment, keepers supply simple, economic [unspecified] items which allow the gorillas...

Year Published: 1990Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Stevens, A. 1990. Gorilla husbandry/enrichment at the Dallas Zoo. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, A-5 (Abstract).

Recommendations for the care of amphibians and reptiles in academic institutions

Amphibians and reptiles differ in many respects from the mammals and birds most commonly used in biomedical research. These differences affect the physical and biological requirements of amphibians and reptiles in captivity. In this contribution, some basic biological characteristics of...

Year Published: 1991Topics: Housing, Husbandry & Management, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Amphibian, Crocodile & Alligator, Frog & Toad, Lizard, Reptile, Salamander, Snake, Turtle & Tortoise

Citation: Pough, F. H. 1991. Recommendations for the care of amphibians and reptiles in academic institutions. ILAR Journal 33(4), S1-S21.

Ecological aspects of chicken husbandry – Interaction between environmental condition, behavioural activity of hens and quality of deep litter

Under low light conditions behaviour activity decreases but feather pecking increases strongly. Feather pecking therefore can be interpreted as a deficiency in light stimuli for the initiation of normal behaviour patterns in a deep litter system.

Year Published: 1991Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Bird, Chicken

Citation: Martin, G. 1991. Ecological aspects of chicken husbandry - Interaction between environmental condition, behavioural activity of hens and quality of deep litter. In: Alternatives in Animal Husbandry. Boehnke, E. , Mokenthin, V. (eds), 87-94. University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, Germany.

Nonhuman Primate Management Plan

Thorough discussion of environmental enrichment options and a survey of 56 investigators and five veterinarians regarding the status of housing and management procedures of nonhuman primates at NIH.

Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: National Institutes of Health 1991. Nonhuman Primate Management Plan. Office of Animal Care and Use, Bethesda, MD.