Macaque

Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) pair-housing assessment using a quantitative data collection system

A behavioral data collection system is described to monitor compatibility of rhesus macaque pairs.

Year Published: 2011Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Truelove, M. A., Martin, A. L., Perlman, J. E. et al. 2011. Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) pair-housing assessment using a quantitative data collection system. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 744-745 (Abstract #PS110).

Integrating aromatherapy into the nonhuman primate enrichment program

Aromatherapy has been used as a method for reducing anxiety and increasing relaxation throughout history. The Chinese were credited with using aromatic plants for wellbeing. They would burn incense to help create balance and harmony. The Egyptians used distillation and...

Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tate, M. K., Wu, F., Dugan, C. M. 2011. Integrating aromatherapy into the nonhuman primate enrichment program. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 776-777 (Abstract #P147).

Effect of physical restraint on glucose tolerance in cynomolgus monkeys

Physiologic stress has been demonstrated to impair glucose tolerance and insulin action. In the present study, we examined whether glucose tolerance is influenced by restraint stress. Studies were designed using female cynomolgus monkeys (3.2 to 4.6 kg) with normal glucose...

Year Published: 2011Topics: RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Shirasaki, Y., Yoshioka, N., Kanazawa, K. et al. 2011. Effect of physical restraint on glucose tolerance in cynomolgus monkeys. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 818 (Abstract #P328).

Acclimation of cynomolgus monkeys to pole and collar chair restraint: Creating efficiency and improving quality

Cynomolgus monkeys are acclimated in-house during their 4- to 5-wk quarantine period to pole and collar chair restraint to facilitate safe handling and adequate immobility for study procedures like oral gavage and blood collection. Acclimation is both human resource and...

Year Published: 2011Topics: Animal Training, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rubino, S., Smith, R., Nagy, Z. et al. 2011. Acclimation of cynomolgus monkeys to pole and collar chair restraint: Creating efficiency and improving quality. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 784 (Abstract #P181).

Evaluating paint rollers as an intervention for alopecia in monkeys in the laboratory (Macaca nemestrina)

Adult female macaques (Macaca nemestrina) in the laboratory with alopecia from known or suspected overgrooming were subjects in a study evaluating effectiveness of a grooming device. The intervention evaluated was a paint roller on a metal bar hung on the...

Year Published: 2011Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Runeson, E. P., Lee, G. H., Crockett, C. M. et al. 2011. Evaluating paint rollers as an intervention for alopecia in monkeys in the laboratory (Macaca nemestrina). Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 14(2), 138-149.

Improving the welfare of captive macaques (Macaca sp

This review evaluates the use of water as a tool for enriching the environments of macaques (Macaca sp.) in captivity. Many macaque species are known to swim and forage in water in the wild, and in-situ reports suggest that access...

Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Robins, J. G., Waitt, C. D. 2011. Improving the welfare of captive macaques (Macaca sp.) through the use of water as enrichment. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 14(1), 75-84.

Implementation of pair housing for laboratory primates

There is a general consensus among those studying the welfare of captive primates that social housing is the most effective means for promoting psychological well-being. It is well established that socially-housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) demonstrate welfare that is superior...

Year Published: 2012Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Baker, K. C. 2012. Implementation of pair housing for laboratory primates. American Journal of Primatology 74(S1), 31. (35th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #20)

Benefits of pair housing are consistent across a diverse population of rhesus macaques

Introducing singly housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) into isosexual pairs is widely considered to improve welfare. The population of laboratory rhesus macaques is heterogeneous on a variety of factors and there is little literature available to directly evaluate the influence...

Year Published: 2012Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C., Bloomsmith, M. A., Oettinger, B. et al. 2012. Benefits of pair housing are consistent across a diverse population of rhesus macaques. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 137(3-4), 148-156.

The use of bedding for groups of rhesus macaques

The use of substrate can have benefits to group housed macaques, including decreased aggression and increased foraging. Still, in some facilities, the use of bedding is perceived as time intensive and costly. In this study, we examined the use of...

Year Published: 2012Topics: Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Andrews, K., Morelli, N., Ruesterholz, E. et al. 2012. The use of bedding for groups of rhesus macaques. American Journal of Primatology 74(S1), 69. (35th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #138)

Social buffering in adult male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta): Effects of stressful events in single vs pair housing

The purpose of this study was to test whether long-term pair housing of male rhesus macaques ameliorated negative responses to stressful events that can occur in the course of routine husbandry or research procedures. Twelve singly housed individuals were videotaped...

Year Published: 2011Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gilbert, M. H., Baker, K. C. 2011. Social buffering in adult male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta): Effects of stressful events in single vs pair housing. Journal of Medical Primatology 40(2), 71-78.