The cage preferences of laboratory rats

Authors
Patterson-Kane, EC Harper, DN Hunt, M
Citation
Ec. Patterson-kane et al., The cage preferences of laboratory rats, LAB ANIMALS, 35(1), 2001, pp. 74-79
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Animal Sciences","Animal & Plant Sciences
Journal title
LABORATORY ANIMALS
ISSN journal
00236772 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
74 - 79
Database
ISI
SICI code
0023-6772(200101)35:1<74:TCPOLR>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Preference tests were used to assess a range of enrichment options for rats kept under standard New Zealand (and similar) caging conditions. The rats did not show significant preferences for most of the options, over an empty cage. The exceptions were shredded paper, a nesting box and a semi-enriche d condition incorporating a range of modifications. These cage modification s are recommended for the enrichment of laboratory rats.