Addressing the environmental enrichment needs of mice: Thinking outside the cage

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Froberg-Fejko K.M. [1 ]
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[1] Bio-Serv, Frenchtown, NJ, 08825, One 8th St.
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Lab Animal | 2008年 / 37卷 / 11期
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10.1038/laban1108-534
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Environmental enrichment has been an essential consideration for species such as primates and dogs for many years. More recently, however, many institutions are proactively addressing the environmental needs of mice in the research environment. In the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, natural behaviors are highlighted as a crucial measure of success for an animal program. Environmental enrichment can be defined as altering the living environment of captive animals in order to provide opportunities for them to express more of their natural behavioral repertoire. © 2008, Nature Publishing Group. All rights reserved.
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