Social Housing & Companionship

Abnormal behavior and associated risk factors in captive baboons (Papio hamadryas spp

Abnormal behavior, ranging from motor stereotypies to self‐injurious behavior, has been documented in captive nonhuman primates, with risk factors including nursery rearing, single housing, and veterinary procedures. Much of this research has focused on macaque monkeys; less is known about...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Williams, P. C., Sharp, R. M. 2014. Abnormal behavior and associated risk factors in captive baboons (Papio hamadryas spp.). American Journal of Primatology 76(4), 355-361.

Abnormal behaviour in captive sooty mangabeys

The influence of several factors on abnormal behaviour was investigated in 46 singly housed sooty mangabeys (Cercocebus atys) (eight nursery-reared, 38 mother-reared), including self-injurious, self-directed, stereotypic locomotion, and faeces/urine-related behaviours (SIB, SDB, SL, FUR, respectively). An analysis of behavioural assessments...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Rearing & Weaning, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crast, J., Bloomsmith, M. A., Perlman, J. E. et al. 2014. Abnormal behaviour in captive sooty mangabeys. Animal Welfare 23(2), 167-177.

The importance of data collection to social housing

Data collection can help facilitate the progress of social housing programs within individual institutions and in the industry as a whole. One benefit is that it provides the ability to address preconceived ideas (“myths”) with facts. It can help facilities...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McGrew, K. 2014. The importance of data collection to social housing. Enrichment Record 19, 20-21.

Intraspecific attachment in adult domestic dogs (Canis familiaris): Preliminary results

Canis familiarisis a highly social species. Among the social relationships between two individuals, a particular case is represented by attachment bonds. The aim of the current study was to assess whether the bond between adult cohabitant dogs may be regarded...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Mariti, C., Carlone, B., Ricci, E. et al. 2014. Intraspecific attachment in adult domestic dogs (Canis familiaris): Preliminary results. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 152, 64-72.

An easy solution for social housing larger guinea pigs in research

The standard microisolation caging for guinea pigs, Cavia porcellus, allows for group housing up to a combined weight of 350 g. However, as mandated by the USDA, research facilities must socially house guinea pigs with compatible conspecifics regardless of size....

Year Published: 2014Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Guinea Pig, Rodent

Citation: Baszczak, J. A. 2014. An easy solution for social housing larger guinea pigs in research. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 565 (Abstract #P61).

From swinging single to peacefully cohabitating: A DIY way to managing rabbit socialization without breaking your budget

The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals requires that all animals, without veterinary or study exemptions, be socially housed. Our current caging only allows enough floor space to house one large rabbit per cage. With the Guide...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Dorman, B., Weir, D. E. 2014. From swinging single to peacefully cohabitating: A DIY way to managing rabbit socialization without breaking your budget. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 563 (Abstract #P54).

Effect of living conditions on biochemical and hemtalogical parameters of the cynomolgus monkey

The cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis) has been increasingly used in biomedical research. Although living conditions affect behavioral and physiological characteristics in macaques, little data is available on how living conditions influence blood-based parameters in the cynomolgus monkey. We hypothesize that...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Xie, L., Zho, Q., Liu, S. et al. 2014. Effect of living conditions on biochemical and hemtalogical parameters of the cynomolgus monkey. American Journal of Primatology 76(11), 1011-1024.

Effects of semi-group housing and floor type on pododermatitis, spinal deformation, and bone quality in rabbit does

The most common housing system for reproduction rabbits, individual cage housing on a wire floor, is increasingly scrutinized because of its potential detrimental impact on animal welfare. We compared three types of housing: (1) individual cage housing on a wire...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Housing, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Buijs, S., Hermans, K., Maertens, L. et al. 2014. Effects of semi-group housing and floor type on pododermatitis, spinal deformation, and bone quality in rabbit does. Animal 8(10), 1728-1734.

The effect of conspecific removal on the behaviour and physiology of pair-housed shelter dogs

Dogs (Canis familiaris) are a highly social species and within a shelter environment pair-housing is recommended to prevent the stress associated with social isolation. Separation of individuals which may have formed bonds in this environment is a usual occurrence, as...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Walker, J. K., Waran, N. K., Phillips, C. J. C. 2014. The effect of conspecific removal on the behaviour and physiology of pair-housed shelter dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 158, 46-56.

Effects of group housing on sow welfare: a review

Factors that have been shown to impact the welfare of group-housed sows are discussed in this review. Floor space allowance markedly affects sow welfare. In addition to quantity of floor space, the quality of space is important: spatial separation between...

Year Published: 2015Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Verdon, M., Hansen, C. F., Rault, J. L. et al. 2015. Effects of group housing on sow welfare: a review. Journal of Animal Science 93(5), 1999-2017.