Chapter 6 - Caging Systems

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Transport, transfer, or shipping

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Runs, pens, and kennels

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False. All items in the cage must be taken into account

Question 4

Name one type of outdoor enclosure for agricultural animals.

Answer 4

Run, corral, crib

Question 5

What is a microisolation rodent cage?

Answer 5

A shoebox cage with a filtered plastic top

Question 6

A rectangular open box used to house smaller species, such as rodents.

Answer 6

Shoebox cage

Question 7

What type of cage hangs from runners?

Answer 7

Suspended

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Rust/corrosion

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Squeeze cage

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Metabolism