Chapter 6 - Caging Systems

Question 1

What type of housing is used for larger animals, such as dogs, sheep, and goats?

Answer 1

Runs, pens, kennels

Question 2

Name one type of outdoor enclosure for agricultural animals.

Answer 2

Run, corral, crib

Question 3

A rectangular open box used to house smaller species, such as rodents, is called a _____ cage.

Answer 3

Shoebox

Question 4

What is a disadvantage of galvanized steel if used for caging?

Answer 4

Rust/corrosion

Question 5

What is a microisolation rodent cage?

Answer 5

A shoebox cage with a filtered plastic top

Question 6

What type of cage has a back wall that slides forward?

Answer 6

Squeeze

Question 7

What type of cage hangs from runners?

Answer 7

Suspended

Question 8

What type of caging is designed to collect urine and feces output?

Answer 8

Metabolism

Question 9

Name two types of temporary housing cages used to move animals.

Answer 9

Transport, transfer, or shipping

Question 10

True or False

When determining space requirements, you do not need to allow for space taken by feeders or enrichment devices.

Answer 10

False

All items in the cage must be taken into account.