Macaque

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.

Effect of ketamine on cardiovascular parameters and body temperature in cynomolgus monkeys

To investigate the influence of ketamine on these assessments, we studied the effects of intramuscularly administered ketamine on heart rate, blood pressure, electrocardiography and body temperature in telemeterized cynomolgus monkeys... Intramuscular administration of ketamine produces modest changes in cardiovascular parameters...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Mori, Y., Franklin, P. H., Petersen, B. et al. 2006. Effect of ketamine on cardiovascular parameters and body temperature in cynomolgus monkeys. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 178 (Abstract).

Retrospective evaluation of pair-housing juvenile and adult cynomolgus macaques in a pharmaceutical environment

Our experience and data suggest that pair formation in juvenile and adult cynomolgus male and female macaques has been successful and has allowed us to provide social housing in a pharmaceutical environment.

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McLean, M., Morris, J., Watson, E. et al. 2006. Retrospective evaluation of pair-housing juvenile and adult cynomolgus macaques in a pharmaceutical environment. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 148 (Abstract).

Early predictors of self-biting in socially-housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Our findings suggest that the surrogate rearing condition in combination with lower levels of social contact during play may be risk factors for the later development of self-biting behavior.

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Davis, E. B., Ruggiero, A. M. et al. 2006. Early predictors of self-biting in socially-housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 68(Supplement ), 108 (Abstract).