Idea Exchange

…a showcase for your favorite enrichment device! Please provide us with a *photo* of your favorite foraging device, manipulanda, puzzle feeder, etc., along with a brief narrative. Identify the species that it is intended for, describe how the device is used, and...

Positive Energy at Enrichment Extravaganza

The 2012 Emory Enrichment Extravaganza was great! I was so happy to represent LAWTE at this terrific event. The positive energy and the depth of caring that this group has for laboratory animal is truly inspiring. From primates to fish, there was so much good...

Looking Forward

We are thrilled to announce that Penny Hawkins, BSc, PhD, will serve as The Enrichment Record’s first guest editor. Dr. Hawkins is Deputy Head of the Research Animals Department in the Science Group of the RSPCA. She works to promote refinements to improve animal...

Beyond Environmental Enrichment

Emily G. Patterson-Kane, Ph.D. We will be “beyond” environmental enrichment when what we now call enrichment is just plain providing good environments. Already, we are seeing research papers where large group housing of rodents with bedding is considered the standard...