Macaque

Implementation of permanent group housing for cynomolgus macaques on a large scale for regulatory toxicological studies

Simple training techniques can be used to facililitate the conduct of procedures, such as removing the animals from the cages. Animals housed in this manner are less noisy, show less aggression to staff, are easier to handle, habituate to study...

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kelly, J. 2008. Implementation of permanent group housing for cynomolgus macaques on a large scale for regulatory toxicological studies. AATEX (Alternatives to Animal Testing and Experimentation) 14(Special Issue), 107-110.

The influence of observer presence on the behavior of singly housed baboons (Papio sp.)

Live, direct observations are often used to collect behavioral data. However, the presence of an observer may affect the behavior of unhabituated subjects. This study was conducted to determine the effect of an observer's presence on the behavior of singly-housed...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Iredale, S. K., Nevill, C. H., Lutz, C. K. 2008. The influence of observer presence on the behavior of singly housed baboons (Papio sp.) and rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 70(S1), 29. (31st Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #28)

Comparison of two foraging devices for the psychological well-being of caged cynomolgus primates (Macaca fasciculalris)

The prototype is made of polypropylene plastic with a 2.5-in. hollow spout connected to a 2.75-in. hollow ball. Peeled baby carrots were used as a treat in this device. .. it performed statistically better then the widely used, commercially available...

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howard, J., Pyle, K., Liddle, M. et al. 2008. Comparison of two foraging devices for the psychological well-being of caged cynomolgus primates (Macaca fasciculalris). American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 96 (Abstract).

Interpreting alopecia in rhesus monkeys

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hobbs, T. R., Maier, A., Coleman, K. 2008. Interpreting alopecia in rhesus monkeys. Primate Eye 96, 510 (Abstract).

The effects of human interaction on abnormal behavior in singly-housed adult rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Griffis, C., Baker, K. C., Bloomsmith, M. et al. 2008. The effects of human interaction on abnormal behavior in singly-housed adult rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 70 (Supplement), 30 (Abstract).

Social buffering of the stress response: Diversity, mechanisms, and functions

Protracted or repeated activation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical (HPA) system is associated with a variety of physical and psychological pathologies. Studies dating back to the 1970s have documented many cases in which the presence of a social companion can moderate HPA...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Bird, Dog, Finch, Guinea Pig, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Hennessy MB, Kaiser S, Sachser N. 2009. Social buffering of the stress response: Diversity, mechanisms, and functions. Frontiers in Neuroendocrin. 30;470-82.

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.