Macaque

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).

Hair loss and replacement cycles in socially housed, pregnant, rhesus macaques

Our study investigated a group of socially housed rhesus macaques, housed in an indoor/outdoor run consisting of 2 males and approximately 10 to 13 breeding females. These animals were photographed at monthly intervals over a 3 year period (2003-2006). Photos...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Davis, E. B., Suomi, S. J. 2006. Hair loss and replacement cycles in socially housed, pregnant, rhesus macaques. American Journal of Primatology 68(Supplement ), 58 (Abstract).

Analysis of endogenous cortisol concentrations in the hair of rhesus macaques

We describe the development and validation of a simple procedure for measuring cortisol concentrations in the hair of rhesus macaques. Our results confirm the specificity of the procedure for cortisol, show that proximal and distal segments of hair do not...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Davenport, M. D., Tiefenbacher, S., Lutz, C. K. et al. 2006. Analysis of endogenous cortisol concentrations in the hair of rhesus macaques. General and Comparative Endocrinology 147(3), 255-261.

Sex and age predictors of compatibility in grooming-contact caging vary by species of laboratory monkey

Adult rhesus pairs were significantly less likely to be fully compatible (16%) than adult baboon pairs (64%), adult pig-tailed pairs (51%) and adult long-tailed pairs (67%). Our results indicate that male-male pairs can be fully compatible and should not be...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M., Lee, G. H., Thom, J. P. 2006. Sex and age predictors of compatibility in grooming-contact caging vary by species of laboratory monkey. International Journal of Primatology 27(Supplement), 417.

Effects of outdoor housing on self-injurious and stereotypic behavior in adult male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Our findings suggest that self-biting and self-directed stereotypic behavior in rhesus macaques with a history of self-injurious behavior is significantly reduced by outdoor housing in corncribs equipped with perches and toys. The outdoor housing provided a 114% increase in floor...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fontenot, M. B., Wilkes, M. N., Lynch, C. S. 2006. Effects of outdoor housing on self-injurious and stereotypic behavior in adult male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science] 45(5), 35-43.