You could contact the Animal Welfare Information Center (of the USDA).
They have a website with lots of guidance, including species specific
information:  http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/

Lisa

Denise Ehlen wrote:
>
> Our institution/animal research lab has recently "inherited" a hedgehog
> and we are floundering in our attempts to comply with AWA regs
> associated with its care.  Are any of you gifted and talented RAs
> familiar with best practices associated with the care and use of
> hedgehogs?  If not could you recommend an expert we could contact with
> questions?
>
> I thank you in advance for your kind assistance.
>
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> Denise Ehlen, Certified Research Administrator
> Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
> University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
> 2047 Roseman, 800 West Main Street
> Whitewater, WI 53190
>
> Tel:  262.472.5212
> Fax: 262.472.5214
> E-mail: xxxxxx@uww.edu
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