Macaque

Behavioral responses by singly-housed adult rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) during human interaction and positive reinforcement training

Males complied with significantly more commands, and overall learned significantly more basic husbandry commands than females. Trainers should expect agonistic responses to increase throughout the training process.

Year Published: 2007Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Maloney, M. A., Baker, K. C., Griffis, C. et al. 2007. Behavioral responses by singly-housed adult rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) during human interaction and positive reinforcement training. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 53. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #49)

The response to different environmental enrichments in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus): comparison among laboratory and zoo colonies

Different factors can influence the behavioural needs of captive marmosets, and therefore the effectiveness of a particular enrichment

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Manciocco, A., Chiarotti, F., Vitale, A. 2007. The response to different environmental enrichments in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus): comparison among laboratory and zoo colonies. Animal Welfare 16(Supplement 1), 173 (Poster Abstract).

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

The subjects were 370 rhesus macaques born at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Animal Center between 1994 and 2004. They were reared under three conditions: mother-reared in social groups (n=183), peer-reared in groups of four (n=84), and surrogate-peer-reared (n=103)....

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Davis, E. B., Ruggiero, A. M. et al. 2007. Early predictors of self-biting in socially-housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 69(5), 584-590.

The expression of self-injurious behavior in Macaca mulatta: prevalence, risk factors, and context

Self-injurious behavior (SIB) such as self-biting and self-wounding has been observed in a small, but persistent, percentage of captive nonhuman primates. Although biting often looks severe, not all self-biters wound themselves. Risk factors for SIB in rhesus macaques were investigated...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Davis, E. J., Suomi, S. J. et al. 2007. The expression of self-injurious behavior in Macaca mulatta: prevalence, risk factors, and context. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 38. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #18)

Incorporation of enrichment objects in threat displays by laboratory rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Self-directed aggression in laboratory macaques is commonly considered an abnormal behavioral pattern signaling psychological disturbance, whether it is in the form of self-injurious behavior (SIB) or is just part of a self-directed threat display (SDD). Objects such as Kong® toys...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Leland, S. P., West, A. M., Erwin, J. M. et al. 2007. Incorporation of enrichment objects in threat displays by laboratory rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 50. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #43)

Chapter 9.5. Multi-Tier Caging

In a quantitative study I did on 20 pair-housed cynos, the animals spent 94 percent of their waking time in the upper part of the vertically arranged double cage. All food was given in the bottom section, yet the animals...

Year Published: 2007Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Chapter 9.5. Multi-Tier CagingMaking Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 158-161. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Chapter 7.4. Pole-and-collar training of macaques

While strictly using positive reinforcement and applying patient gentle-firmness, most macaques can be trained to cooperate during the pole-attachment-chairing procedure. Some cannot be trained, because they have problems overcoming their often-legitimate mistrust of humans.

Year Published: 2007Topics: Animal Training, Handling, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Chapter 7.4. Pole-and-collar training of macaques. In: Making Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 127-130. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Chapter 8.7. Swimming Pool for Macaques

We give our pair-housed cynos bathtubs, filled with 30 to 40 cm deep warm water, a few times a week, and have never encountered any problems other than a lot of splashing. Some monkeys take luxurious baths, others climb a...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Chapter 8.7. Swimming Pool for Macaques. In: Making Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 145. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Chapter 5.1. Pair Formation and Pair-Housing of Monkeys

The PI who does research with our pair-housed rhesus insists that cage companions be separated during the night and on weekends, so that they cannot fight and injure each other while nobody is around. I would love to keep the...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Chapter 5.1. Pair Formation and Pair-Housing of Monkeys. In: Making Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 95-101. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Chapter 5.3.1. Post-Operative Care

It is my experience with rhesus macaques that it is advisable to pair-house an animal after surgery as soon as possible with his or her compatible companion. We do this especially with pairs, after one of them had cranial implant...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Social Housing & Companionship, Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Chapter 5.3.1. Post-Operative Care. In: Making Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 101-103. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.