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 | Environmental Enrichment Suppliers and Products
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A list of products and suppliers provided as a resource for people who are looking to acquire enrichment items. This does not indicate endorsement by the Animal Welfare Information Center. |
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 | Environmental Enrichment for Pigs
Colorado State University.
Dr. Temple Grandin’s website focuses on livestock behavior, design of facilities, and humane slaughter. The site contains articles and abstracts on environmental enrichment for pigs.
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| Humane Husbandry Criteria
Animal Welfare Institute.
Humane husbandry standards are outlined for pigs, cattle, ducks, rabbits, and sheep. Environmental enrichment and housing conditions that promote species typical behaviors are presented. |
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| The Shape of Enrichment, Inc.
The Shape of Enrichment was founded in 1991 as a partnership to further animal enrichment efforts worldwide. Articles written in the quarterly publication are dedicated to exchanging enrichment ideas among animal caretakers. Past articles include enrichment techniques for exotic pigs, large ungulates, and a variety of bird species, as well as many other animals. |
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| Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations, 2003
UK. Office of Public Sector Information.
In 2003, the UK added an environmental enrichment section to the welfare of farmed animals regulation that requires pigs have access to material (e.g. hay, straw, or sawdust) in order to enable proper investigation and manipulation activities. |
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| Enrichment for Pigs
Toys For Pigs
In the UK instructions have been given to farmers to give pigs environmental enrichment by providing manipulable material. This site discusses some of the toys including various types of balls that are in the process of being developed to provide environmental enrichment for swine. |
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| Farm Animal Welfare Council
The FAWC is an independent United Kingdom advisory body that reviews the welfare of farm animals and advises the government of possible legislative changes. The report on turkeys discusses environmental enrichment and the document about laying hens contains a discussion about enriched cages. |
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Last Modified: Aug 7, 2008 |
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