by EnrichmentRecord | Oct 16, 2013 | Viewpoints
A lot of people are talking about environmental enrichment these days. And I am pleased to report that the conversations are moving beyond definitions and talk about toys and treats. The level of discussion is getting higher and deeper with presenters focusing on...
by EnrichmentRecord | Jul 25, 2013 | Viewpoints
These are interesting times. In the wake of crippling economic and environmental disasters, the biomedical research community is challenged to keep focused on lab animal welfare. It is only natural for people whose livelihood is threatened to make themselves and their...
by EnrichmentRecord | Apr 15, 2013 | Viewpoints
“If I could store any character quality in a cookie jar, I’d store patience. Chocolate-chip patience cookies. And I’d eat them all at one sitting.” —Jarod Kintz, This Book is Not for Sale It is hard to wait. It sometimes seems like forever before new ideas, innovative...
by EnrichmentRecord | Jan 24, 2013 | New Ideas
Marcie Donnelly, Sr. Scientist, Clinical Services Dept. of SALAR, Merck & Co., Inc One of our Non-Human Primate’s (NHP) favorite enrichment devices is a hanging rope toy. The toy is made up of natural jute rope—12 to 14 inches in length and 3 inches in girth. The...
by EnrichmentRecord | Jan 22, 2013 | Viewpoints
Recently, I’ve been thinking about all the ways we are trying to share information about the value of environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. It’s a communications challenge to find the right medium as well as credible messengers who can get the attention of...
