학술논문
A cage without a view increases stress and impairs cognitive performance in rats.
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Article
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Source
Animal Welfare; Aug2010, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p235-241, 7p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Graphs
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ISSN
09627286
Abstract
The article discusses a study which examined the impact of single housing on the welfare and cognition in rats. Stress levels in single housing and paired housing were compared by means of a cognitive test. Results showed that single-housed rats have higher levels of bar-biting than socially-housed rats. The study suggests further investigation on the welfare of laboratory rats that is affected by the visual contact allowed by different cages.