Capuchin

Ethological evaluation of some environmental enrichment in a captive colony of Cebus apella

Results showed a decrease in stereotypes in the presence of PVC pipes and an increase in manipulatory activites when a net of cords was introduced.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Capuchin, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tondu, M., Lejeune, C., Mercier, M. 2000. Ethological evaluation of some environmental enrichment in a captive colony of Cebus apella. Folia Primatologica 71(4), 266. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

A cart cage for transferring macaques, capuchins, and small dogs

A novel mobile monkey transport cart cage allows ease of handling, safety, secure holding, good visual access to the monkeys, room for large macaques, and ease of assembly, all at a modest cost.

Year Published: 2001Topics: HandlingAnimal Type: Capuchin, Dog, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lowery, T. 2001. A cart cage for transferring macaques, capuchins, and small dogs. Lab Animal 30(1), 45-46.

The impossible housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research laboratories

The prevailing housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research institutions is described. The present situation in primate research laboratories strongly suggests that professional judgment is no guarantee that the inhumane housing and handling conditions of laboratory monkeys will ever...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Handling, HousingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2001. The impossible housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research laboratories. IPPL [International Protection League] News 28(2), 5-7.

Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework

Knowledge of how animals manage their conflicts is critical for understanding the dynamics of social systems. During the last two decades research on gregarious animals, especially primates, has focused on the mechanisms of conflict management, mainly on friendly postconflict reunions...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Goat, Lemur, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Aureli, F., Cords, M., van Schaik, C. P. 2002. Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework . Animal Behaviour 64(3), 325-343.

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.

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.

The development of an operant conditioning training program for New World priamtes at the Bronx Zoo

A New World primate operant conditioning training program is described. The animals appear to be more comfortable during daily husbandry procedures. Lion tamarins were relatively slow to become comfortable with training. Marmosets took longer than tamarins or cebids to begin...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Capuchin, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Savastano, G., Hanson, A., McCann, C. 2003. The development of an operant conditioning training program for New World priamtes at the Bronx Zoo. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6, 247-261.

Can capuchins receive adequate primary diet from an enrichment unit?

The capuchins need to align the holes in the rotating disk with the cavities containing the food in order to be fed. ..There are fewer leftover pieces of the primary diet when the diet is consumed through use of the...

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

Citation: Webster, S. J. G. 2003. Can capuchins receive adequate primary diet from an enrichment unit? Animal Keepers' Forum 30(10), 420-422.

Preferences towards novel foods in Cebus apella: The role of nutrients and social influences

Information on the process of preference acquisition towards novel foods in nonhuman primates is lacking. This study aims to assess (1) whether nutrient and energy contents affect preferences towards novel foods encountered repeatedly by individuals when alone, (2) whether these...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Capuchin, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Visalberghi, E., Sabbatini, G., Stammati, M. et al. 2003. Preferences towards novel foods in Cebus apella: The role of nutrients and social influences. Physiology and Behavior 80(2-3), 341-349.

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.