Three sessions will address different general issues. Researchers, regulatory personnel, members of Animal Care and Use Committees, administrators, and others interested in these issues are encouraged to attend. The Use of Preference Tests for Studying Choice Behavior by Dr. Harry J.M. Blom covers description and validation of preference test systems, cage height, light intensity, bedding material, floor type, mouse preference for clean versus soiled cages, and cage thermal preferences. The Shape of Enrichment newsletter is dedicated to sharing ideas, inspirations, and practical knowledge of environmental and behavioral enrichment strategies among those working in the field of animal care. It is an open forum for keepers, trainers, curators, researchers, administrators, exhibit designers, volunteers, and anyone else interested to exchange techniques and approaches to captive enrichment.
All submissions are welcome, from feature-length articles to short blurbs.
The Shape of Enrichment is published quarterly. Mid-year subscriptions are prorated. The Animal Welfare Information Center U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service National Agricultural Library 10301 Baltimore Ave.