Macaque

Is pre-introduction behavior associated with the outcome of social introductions in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

These findings suggest that general behavioral characteristics while subjects are housed alone do not predict the outcome of later social introductions.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Neu, K. A., Bloomsmith, M. A., Baker, K. C. et al. 2007. Is pre-introduction behavior associated with the outcome of social introductions in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 69(Supplement), 52 [Abstract].

Four-year grooming relationships between adult females of a free-ranging group of Japanese macaques at Katsuyama

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nakamichi, M. 2007. Four-year grooming relationships between adult females of a free-ranging group of Japanese macaques at Katsuyama. Reichorui Kenkyu/Primate Research 23(Supplement), 27.

Long-term grooming partnerships between unrelated adult females in a free-ranging group of Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata)

In order to examine the presence of long-term grooming relationships among unrelated females, grooming interactions of 18 adult females (range: 16-32 years) in a free-ranging group of Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata) were recorded in 2003 and compared with those recorded...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nakamichi, M., Yamada, K. 2007. Long-term grooming partnerships between unrelated adult females in a free-ranging group of Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata). American Journal of Primatology 69, 652-663.

Pair-housing eliminates compulsive hair pulling: a case report

At a previous institution we had a cyno who suffered from severe hair pulling. He had removed practically all hair from his body; all that was left was a patch in the middle of his back that he could not...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Minkel, R. 2007. Pair-housing eliminates compulsive hair pulling: a case report. Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum (electronic discussion group), September 27, 2007.

Components of an animal training program at a large institution

The application of positive reinforcement training (PRT) has increased in zoological, laboratory, and research settings in recent years, however there is little literature pertaining to the development and implementation of such programs. Over the past year, Yerkes National Primate Research...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: McMillan, J. L., Perlman, J. E., Bloomsmith, M. A. 2007. Components of an animal training program at a large institution. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 117. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #177)

Effect of ketamine anesthesia on daily food intake in Macaca mulatta and Cercopithecus aethiops

This study was designed to measure ketamine's effect on daily food intake, a parameter that reflects and influences animal well-being and directly impacts research studies... The results indicate that ketamine anesthesia is associated with a prolonged reduction in daily food...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Springer, D. A., Baker, K. C. 2007. Effect of ketamine anesthesia on daily food intake in Macaca mulatta and Cercopithecus aethiops . American Journal of Primatology 69(10), 1080-1092.

Grooming in Barbary macaques: better to give than receive?

It is well established that grooming underpins sociality in group-living primates, and a number of studies have documented the stress-reducing effects of being groomed. In this study, we quantified grooming behaviour and physiological stress (assessed by faecal glucocorticoid analysis) in...

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

Citation: Shutt, K., MacLarnon, A., Heistermann, M. et al. 2007. Grooming in Barbary macaques: better to give than receive? Biology Letters 3(3), 231-233.

A tail of two monkeys: Social housing for nonhuman primates

This article references common research protocols that accommodate pair housing and includes scientific recommendations for institutional animal care and use committees to facilitate providing physical social contact for nonhuman primates in laboratories.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Seelig, D. 2007. A tail of two monkeys: Social housing for nonhuman primates. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 10(1), 21-30.

Safe Pair Housing of Macaques

Review of safe pair formation techniques for macaques.

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Carlson, J. 2008. Safe Pair Housing of Macaques. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Living in harmony

A state of the art group-housing system for long-tailed macaques is demonstrated and described.

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bushmitz, M. M. 2008. Living in harmony. Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) Quarterly 57(1), 24-25.