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Improved caging for nine-banded armadillos.

H P Burchfield, E E Storrs, G P Walsh

    Laboratory Animal Science
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Impact resistant polyethylene cages offer a cost-effective and space-saving alternative for housing nine-banded armadillos. These animal enclosures are easier to clean and maintain, making large-scale housing practical.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Science
    • Animal Husbandry
    • Laboratory Animal Science

    Background:

    • Traditional housing for nine-banded armadillos often utilizes plywood boxes.
    • Plywood boxes present challenges in terms of cost, sanitation, and space requirements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of impact-resistant polyethylene cages as a replacement for plywood boxes for housing nine-banded armadillos.
    • To determine the economic and practical benefits of using polyethylene cages in animal facilities.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative evaluation of polyethylene cages versus plywood boxes.
    • Assessment of cost, ease of sanitation, and space utilization for both housing types.

    Main Results:

    • Polyethylene cages were found to be less expensive than plywood boxes.
    • These cages demonstrated superior ease of sanitation.
    • Polyethylene cages required less than one-third the floor space per animal compared to plywood boxes.

    Conclusions:

    • Impact-resistant polyethylene cages are a practical and economical alternative for housing nine-banded armadillos.
    • This housing innovation facilitates the convenient and cost-effective management of large armadillo populations.
    • Polyethylene cages are suitable for implementation in diverse animal facilities.

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