Reproduction

Recent reproduction and enrichment: Cincinnati Zoo gorillas

Experiences with enrichment for gorillas are reported.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, ReproductionAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Evans, R. 1997. Recent reproduction and enrichment: Cincinnati Zoo gorillas. Gorilla Gazette 11(1), 16 (Abstract).

Understanding the relationship between environment and reproduction in captive animals: The role of environmental enrichment

A general discussion of the relationship between environmental enrichment and reproduction.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, ReproductionAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Shepherdson, D. , Carlstead, K. 1997. Understanding the relationship between environment and reproduction in captive animals: The role of environmental enrichment. In: Proceedings on the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Holst, B. (ed), 218-230. Copenhagen Zoo, Frederiksberg, DK.

A training programme for a male gorilla at Barcelona Zoo

Training program for voluntary ejaculation is described. In May 1998 we began the training program with Xebo. At the time of this writing (March 1999) Xebo understands ten different orders. ... So we hope that soon we will be able...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Animal Training, ReproductionAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Abello, M. T., Velasco, M., Esteban, F. 1999. A training programme for a male gorilla at Barcelona Zoo. International Zoo News 46, 418-420.

The management and husbandry of Geoffroy’s marmoset

A survey of selected enrichment programs for group-housed marmosets. Older individuals ... appear to habituate themselves less to the presence of visitors, and get very agitated when approached. ... High perches should be provided to give animals vantage points from...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & Management, Natural Behavior, Rearing & Weaning, Reproduction, VocalizationAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wakenshaw, V. 1999. The management and husbandry of Geoffroy's marmoset. International Zoo News 46(1), 3-15.

The effect of mother-infant separation in captive baboons on time intervals to first postpartum estrus, confirmed pregnancy and subsequent parturition

It is generally thought that early forced-weaning of infants would reduce the time from parturition to the first fertile postpartum estrus thus maximizing reproductive efficiency. ... From a survey of 23 animal records we determined the following values for mothers...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Rearing & Weaning, ReproductionAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cary, M., Valentine, B., Hill, W. 2000. The effect of mother-infant separation in captive baboons on time intervals to first postpartum estrus, confirmed pregnancy and subsequent parturition. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 106 (Abstract P123).

Effect of environmental enrichment on the reproductive performance of FVB breeding mice

The results suggest that while the enrichment devices [transparent dome with or without activity wheel] .. provided for species-ypical behavior, their use is associated with longer inter-birth intervals and smaller litters in FVB breeding mice.

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental Enrichment, ReproductionAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Martin, J., Nichols, D., Jenson, R. et al. 2004. Effect of environmental enrichment on the reproductive performance of FVB breeding mice. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 149(Abstract).

The Welfare of Cats

This book covers the major issues affecting the welfare of domestic cats. It covers recent developments in our understanding of cat behaviour, considers the ways in which cat welfare is assessed, and addresses the successes and failures of the relationship...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Housing, Human-Animal Interaction, Husbandry & Management, Natural Behavior, Reproduction, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Rochlitz, I. (Ed.) 2007. The Welfare of Cats. Springer: Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 283 pp.

Issues to consider for preparing ferrets as research subjects in the laboratory

Successful housing requires knowledge of ferret behaviors including social behavior, eating habits, a general inquisitive nature, and a species-typical need to burrow and hide. Regular handling is necessary to maintain well-being. A ferret health care program consists of physical examination,...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Anesthesia & Sedation, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Euthanasia, Handling, Husbandry & Management, Natural Behavior, Rearing & Weaning, Relocation & Transport, Reproduction, RestraintAnimal Type: Ferret

Citation: Ball, R. S. 2006. Issues to consider for preparing ferrets as research subjects in the laboratory. ILAR Journal 47(4), 348-357.

Effects of cage size and enrichment on reproductive performance and behavior in C57BL/6Tac mice

While cage size did not affect reproductive performance, enrichment (regardless of cage size) did signficicantly benefit reproductive performance; pups from non-enriched cages weighed less and fewer survived to weaning age than pups from enriched cages.

Year Published: 2009Topics: Environmental Enrichment, ReproductionAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Whitaker, J., Moy, S. S., Godfrey, V. et al. 2009. Effects of cage size and enrichment on reproductive performance and behavior in C57BL/6Tac mice. Lab Animal 38(1), 24-34.

Effects of specific environmental enrichment contributing to litter size and attrition rate of TRP1/TGfβ transgenic mice in a breeding colony

In previous studies of environmental enrichment of mice it has been determined that certain types of mice are affected by manipulation of their living environment. Some have effects on cognitive memory and some affect the developmental nurturing on second and...

Year Published: 2010Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Rearing & Weaning, ReproductionAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Oteham, C. P. 2010. Effects of specific environmental enrichment contributing to litter size and attrition rate of TRP1/TGfβ transgenic mice in a breeding colony. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 698 (Abstract #P51).