Macaque

Behavioral benefits of pair housing in adult rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) do no depend on age, previous duration of single housing, or naturalistic rearing

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith M, Baker K, Griffis C, et al. 2008. Behavioral benefits of pair housing in adult rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) do no depend on age, previous duration of single housing, or naturalistic rearing. Am J Primatol. 70(Suppl 1);44.

Behavioral correlates of alopecia severity in laboratory rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Alopecia in laboratory primates is often regarded as a sign of excessive self-grooming due to social deprivation or insufficient environmental enrichment. The purpose of this study was to examine, in individually housed macaques, the occurrence of alopecia in relation to...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: West, A. M., Leland, S. P., Lorence, M. A. et al. 2008. Behavioral correlates of alopecia severity in laboratory rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 70(S1), 51. (31st Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #93)

Novel, safe environmental enrichment unit for rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

An exercise cage is described; it was successfully implemented for single-caged animals.

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watson, M., Ramirez, A., Gonzallez, D. M. et al. 2008. Novel, safe environmental enrichment unit for rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 99 (Abstract).

Creating housing to meet the behavioral needs of long-tailed macaques

The use of this two-story housing system, designed to meet the behavioral needs of long-tailed macaques by increased enclosure height, perches, and visual barriers, provides a variety of benefits, including: Allowing animals to demonstrate their preferences; The ability to keep...

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Waitt, C. D., Honess, P. E., Bushmitz, M. 2008. Creating housing to meet the behavioral needs of long-tailed macaques. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 47(8), 1-5.

Positive reinforcement training moderates only high levels of abnormal behavior in singly housed rhesus macaques

It is unlikely that a practical application of human interaction or training will be effective in replacing conspecific social housing with regard to its benefit on abnormal behavior.

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C., Bloomsmith, M., Neu, K. et al. 2009. Positive reinforcement training moderates only high levels of abnormal behavior in singly housed rhesus macaques. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 12, 236-252.

Habituation and desensitization as methods for reducing fearful behavior in singly housed rhesus macaques

Operant conditioning using positive reinforcement techniques has been used extensively in the management of nonhuman primates in both zoological and laboratory settings. This research project was intended to test the usefulness of counter-conditioning techniques in reducing the fear-responses of singly...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Clay, A. W., Bloomsmith, M. A., Jackson Marr, M. et al. 2009. Habituation and desensitization as methods for reducing fearful behavior in singly housed rhesus macaques. American Journal of Primatology 71(1), 30-39.

A psychologic wellbeing response plan for nonhuman primates

Under animal care situations that conform to compliance standards for environmental enrichment established by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Guide to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, at least 10% of laboratory macaques exhibit abnormal behavior, with...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Camacho, J. N., Moeller, E., Morris, J. 2009. A psychologic wellbeing response plan for nonhuman primates. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 558 (Abstract #PS84).

A rational approach to enriched nutrition for nonhuman primates

Obesity is a concern with nonhuman primates (NHPs) housed in captivity for extended periods of time, mostly due to overfeeding and lack of exercise. This is often compounded by environmental enrichment programs that include different types of food. That is...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Camacho, I. N., Schultz, C. 2009. A rational approach to enriched nutrition for nonhuman primates. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 543 (Abstract #PS38).

Effects of positive reinforcement training on infant behavioral development in nursery-reared rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

At the California National Primate Research Center, one key to long-term success of macaque breeding colonies is to develop effective infant-rearing strategies that minimize the emergence of behavioral pathologies, which can be one indicator of welfare. Positive reinforcement training (PRT)...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Animal Training, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brunelli, R. L., Gottlieb, D., Holcomb, K. et al. 2009. Effects of positive reinforcement training on infant behavioral development in nursery-reared rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 71(S1), 74. (32nd Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #136)

Stereotypic behaviors in singly housed rhesus macaques are significantly reduced during aquarium viewing

There was no habituation to the fish tank [1 hour per day for five days per week] during the 4-week exposure. We suggest that viewing aquaria containing fish can reduce stereotypic behavior in rhesus macaques.

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Glenn, A. S., Westerfeld-Vaughn, D., Watson, J. 2009. Stereotypic behaviors in singly housed rhesus macaques are significantly reduced during aquarium viewing. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 73 (Abstract).