The Science of Effective Mouse Enrichment
Environmental Enrichment is a vital, but challenging aspect of laboratory animal husbandry. To select effective enrichment products for mice, it is essential to understand their natural behaviors. Our mouse enrichment product line was developed based on this principle.
We offer a variety of enrichment products that not only promote natural mouse behaviors, but also improve mouse welfare.

Climbing/Activity
Mice instinctively will travel several miles in search of food. Providing an exercise or climbing activity will allow mice to maintain better health, satisfy their activity needs and utilize the third dimension of the cage. Aggression is decreased when mice are provided an exercise opportunity.

Foraging
In the wild, mice spend greater than 60% of their awake time foraging for food. An invaluable trick for reducing intermouse aggression especially during cage changes is to scatter food into clean bedding; mice will forage for every crumb versus fight.

Gnawing
Rodents' teeth continuously grow throughout their life. Our gnawing products provide safe, natural gnawing enrichment, which support excellent dental health. Providing a gnawing option is essential when mice are maintained on soft or liquid diets.

Nesting
Nesting is a normal behavior of mice, and offering mice a nesting opportunity decreases stress by allowing them to behaviorally thermoregulate and have control over their environment.

Sheltering
Mice are a prey species and seek places to hide. Bio-Serv's shelters offer safety and security, which reduce anxiety in mice. We offer a variety of disposable and non-disposable options depending on the facility needs or preference of the mice.