Baboon

Survey of NIH-Funded Investigators Who Use Nonhuman Primates

Current use of nonhuman primates: 58% Rhesus macaques, 10% Long-tailed macaque, 10% Baboons, 7% Pig-tailed macaques, 4% Squirrel monkeys, 3% Chimpanzees, < 2% Other species. Respondents' most common recommendation for meeting future nonhuman primate needs deal with increasing the availability...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Chimpanzee, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Humanitas, I. 2002. Survey of NIH-Funded Investigators Who Use Nonhuman Primates. National Center for Research Resources, Bethesda, MD.

Artificial weaning of Old World monkeys: Benefits and costs

The perceived benefits of permanent, pre-weaning mother-infant separation are not supported by scientific findings. ... As long as there is an excessive number of monkeys and insufficient cage space, there is no ethically legitimate reason for attempting to enhance the...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Husbandry & Management, Rearing & WeaningAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2002. Artificial weaning of Old World monkeys: Benefits and costs. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 5(2), 151-156.

Reproduction in baboons: The influence of environmental enhancement

A number of factors may be influencing the improved reproductive performance of this baboon population. The new facility provides increased space, more complex climbing structures, and decreased competition for food than the old setting.

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wallis, J. 2002. Reproduction in baboons: The influence of environmental enhancement. American Journal of Primatology 57, 85 (Abstract).

The effect of four enrichment conditions on abnormal behavior in seven singly caged baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis)

Seven singly caged juvenile baboons were selected for behavioral intervention due to the severity of their abnormal behavior. Continuous all occurrence sampling method determined durations of abnormal and common behaviors throughout the ten-week study. Analysis of baseline behavior (fifteen 30-minute...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bourgeois, S. R., Brent, L. 2003. The effect of four enrichment conditions on abnormal behavior in seven singly caged baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis). American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 80-81 (Abstract).

Cortisol responses to immobilization with Telazol and ketamine in baboons (Papio cynocephalus/anubis) rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

The injection and blood sampling process increased cortisol levels in monkeys not trained to extend an arm but exerted no effect on cortisol in trained macaques. Thus, the animals' physiological responses to blood sampling and immobilization are influenced by such...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bentson, K. L., Capitanio, J. P., Mendoza, S. P. 2003. Cortisol responses to immobilization with Telazol and ketamine in baboons (Papio cynocephalus/anubis) rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Journal of Medical Primatology 32, 148-160.

Space-use by a captive group of juvenile olive baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis)

This study evaluated the use of cage space by a social-housed group (N=6) of juvenile olive baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis) before and after a mobile PVC perch was placed within their cage. .. The addition of the PVC perch allowed...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hartley, D. 2003. Space-use by a captive group of juvenile olive baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis). American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 81 (Abstract).

Policy on the Care and Use of Non-Human Primates for Scientific Purposes

Year Published: 2003Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: National Health and Medical Research Council [NHMRC] Animal Welfare Committee. 2003. Policy on the Care and Use of Non-Human Primates for Scientific Purposes. National Health and Medical Research Council: Canberra, Australia.

Effects of cage mounted enrichment on behavior of a group of juvenile baboons (Papio anubis)

The enrichment devices consisted of childrens toys that play music, make other sounds, or light up when manipulated. These were attached to metal frames clipped to the cage front. The subjects were eight female olive baboons (Papio anubis), ranging in...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Mikels, J., Wallis, J. 2003. Effects of cage mounted enrichment on behavior of a group of juvenile baboons (Papio anubis). American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 81-82 (Abstract).

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research

Expanding on the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, this book deals specifically with mammals in neuroscience and behavioral research laboratories. It offers flexible guidelines for the care of these animals, and guidance on...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Regulations & Ethical Review, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: National Research Council. 2003. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research. National Academic Press: Washington, DC, 223 pp.

Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals

Includes regulatory compliance, program development and management, common environmental enrichment strategies, program assessment and monitoring. A key component to the enrichment program development is the understanding of the natural behavior and habitat of each species housed in the animal facility....

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Gibbon, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Stewart, K. L. , Bayne, K. 2004. Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. In: Laboratory Animal Medicine and Management. Reuter, J. D. , Suckow, M. A. (Eds). International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca, New York.