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 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...
by EnrichmentRecord | Oct 11, 2012 | Viewpoints
Recently, I’ve heard some respected colleagues complain that “Enrichment is a distraction.” This simple statement drives me to distraction. When pressed to clarify, these nay-sayers default to the narrow view that EE is all about the toys. What they don’t or maybe...
by EnrichmentRecord | Jul 18, 2012 | Viewpoints
I’ve been an avid reader and collector of The Enrichment Record from the first issue, and I was delighted when Jayne asked me to be the first guest editor. When it comes to promoting enrichment, I get very frustrated by the lack of awareness within the general...
