Simple Summary The zebrafish is one of the most commonly used animals in scientific
research, but there remains a lack of consensus over good practice for zebrafish housing …

Growing research effort has shown that physical enrichment (PE) can improve fish welfare
and research validity. However, the inclusion of PE does not always result in positive effects …

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Simple Summary Animal welfare is the result of physical and psychological well-being and
is expected to occur if animals are free:(1) from hunger, thirst and malnutrition,(2) from …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a complicated range of childhood
neurodevelopmental disorders which can occur via genetic or non-genetic factors. Clinically …

The present study aimed to investigate whether environmental enrichment had significant
effects on rainbow trout's welfare through nature-, functions-and feeling-based approaches …

Globally, millions of zebrafish (Danio rerio) are used for scientific laboratory experiments for
which researchers have a duty of care, with legal obligations to consider their welfare …

Current production systems of finfish aquaculture, and in particular intensive farming
systems, can cause welfare problems leading not only to poor condition of the fish but also …

Antagonist and long-lasting environmental manipulations (EM) have successfully induced or
reduced the stress responses and quality of life of zebrafish. For instance, environmental …

Simple Summary Studies investigating whether a captive environment is meeting the needs
of the species housed are relatively common among captive mammals. However, studies …