Macaque

Pair formation and reintroduction of temporarily separated partners: A discussion on the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum

To sum up, it seems advisable to monitor the reintroduction of temporarily separated partners very carefully, and if possible, to allow the animals to first recognize each other before they are reunited as a pair. There is no good reason...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anonymous 2006. Pair formation and reintroduction of temporarily separated partners: A discussion on the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 45(1), 11-12.

Methods for successfully pair housing adult male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

The successful same-sex pairing of 34 male rhesus macaques is described. Animals were socialized in different age combinations, consisting of adult/adult, adult/sub-adult, and adult/juvenile. .. The pairs started with a clear panel, allowing the animals to see one another, but...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Abney, D. M., Weed, J. L. 2006. Methods for successfully pair housing adult male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 68(Supplement ), 59 (Abstract).

Group structures and female-female agonism in corral-living groups of pigtailed monkeys (Macaca nemestrina)

Presence of more males limited agonism between females.

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Zucker, E. 2005. Group structures and female-female agonism in corral-living groups of pigtailed monkeys (Macaca nemestrina). American Journal of Primatology 66(Supplement), 105-106 (Abstract).

Refinement of neuroscience procedures using non human primates

It is demonstrated that long-tailed macaques with cranial implants can be group-housed without undue risk. Contrary to initial expectations we have not found any increased incidence in infection due to the presence of other animals or foraging substrate.

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wolfensohn, S. E., Peters, A. 2005. Refinement of neuroscience procedures using non human primates. Animal Technology and Welfare 4, 49-50.

Use of enclosures with functional vertical space by captive rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) involved in biomedical research

The monkeys visited more often and occupied for longer time regions at or above human eye level [perches and top home cage] than lower regions. The total percentage of time spent in the top home cage was found to be...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Clarence, W. M., Scott, J. P., Dorris, M. C. et al. 2006. Use of enclosures with functional vertical space by captive rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) involved in biomedical research. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science] 45(5), 31-34.

Considerations in the selection and conditioning of Old World monkeys for laboratory research: Animals from domestic sources

Preparation of domestically bred animals for research usually involves some combination of social separation, relocation, resocialization, alterations in physical space, photoperiod, and diet, as well as exposure to novel environments. The research literature that has focused on these issues is...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Animal Training, Relocation & TransportAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Capitanio, J. P., Kyes, R. C., Fairbanks, L. A. 2006. Considerations in the selection and conditioning of Old World monkeys for laboratory research: Animals from domestic sources. ILAR Journal 47(4), 294-306.

A novel means to characterize and monitor stereotypic behavior in macaques

The causes of stereotypic behavior and self-injury are not known. Onset of stereotypy and self-injury in a cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis).

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Camacho, J. N., Ostertag, K., Derchak, P. et al. 2006. A novel means to characterize and monitor stereotypic behavior in macaques. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 140 (Abstract).

Introduction of a stranger into a group of Macaca sylvanus at Parco Natura Viva, Italy

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fistarol, L., Grassi, D., Spiezio, C. 2006. Introduction of a stranger into a group of Macaca sylvanus at Parco Natura Viva, Italy. Folia Primatologica 77(4), 271. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

A non-invasive method for studying an index of pupil diameter and visual performance in the rhesus monkey

Animals were trained to co-operate with a novel device, which enabled eye movements to be recorded using modified human eye-tracking equipment, and to perform a task which determined visual threshold contrast. The method obviates the need for invasive surgery and,...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fairhall, S. J., Dickson, C. A., Scott, L. et al. 2006. A non-invasive method for studying an index of pupil diameter and visual performance in the rhesus monkey. Journal of Medical Primatology 35(2).

Effectiveness of four types of feeders as enrichment devices for singly-housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

We conclude that feeders are most effective when novelty is maintained.

Year Published: 2006Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Durcik, A. M., Glover, E. J., Grassi, C. 2006. Effectiveness of four types of feeders as enrichment devices for singly-housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). International Journal of Primatology 27(Supplement), 277 (Abstract).