Macaque

Adult female rhesus macaque responses to novel objects

At least half of the [single-housed] subjects used each of the objects presented [plastic ball, ring and block]. The large behavioral variation both within and between monkeys suggests individual preferences for objects, and indicates the need for long-term evaluation on...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Line, S. W., Clarke, A. S., Markowitz, H. 1989. Adult female rhesus macaque responses to novel objects. Lab Animal 18(4), 33-35, 37 & 39-40.

Evaluation of attempts to enrich the environment of single-caged non-human primates

A review of early studies of enrichment for single-housed primates. Our experience with cage toys suggests that after a very short time (a few days or less), most macaques will lose interest in the objects that are offered. Rhesus macaques...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Line, S. W., Markowitz, H., Morgan, K. N. et al. 1989. Evaluation of attempts to enrich the environment of single-caged non-human primates. In: Animal Care and Use in Behavioral Research: Regulation, Issues, and Applications . Driscoll, J. W. (ed), 103-117. Animal Welfare Information Center National Agricultural Library , Beltsville, MD.

The effect of four types of restraint on serum ALT and AST in cynomolgus monkeys

This study showed that manual manipulation and restraint will significantly increase ALT [alanine aminotransferase] and AST [aspartate aminotransferase].

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kissinger, J. T., Landi, M. S. 1989. The effect of four types of restraint on serum ALT and AST in cynomolgus monkeys. Laboratory Animal Science 39, 496 (Abstract).

Enriching the lives of captive primates: issues and problems

Discussion of the concept of 'psychological well-being'. For troop-living primates such as rhesus monkeys, the best way to promote their well-being in the laboratory may be to rear them with partners or in social groups. ... Before we conclude that...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Novak, M. A. , Drewsen, K. H. 1989. Enriching the lives of captive primates: issues and problems. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 161-182. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Short-term and long-term benefits of environmental enrichment on laboratory rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

The animals were transferred from their barren group cage to a more spacious playroom equipped with climbing /perching structures and swings for one hour per day, five days a week: The animals showed a decline in the frequency of three...

Year Published: 1989Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: O'Neill, P. L. 1989. Short-term and long-term benefits of environmental enrichment on laboratory rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 616-625.

Psychological well-being of primates in captivity

Recent amendments to the Animal Welfare Act will, upon taking effect, require that researchers who maintain nonhuman primates in captivity house their animals in such a way as to “promote their psychological well-being.” Unfortunately, no consensus presently exists in terms...

Year Published: 1989Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Novak, M. A., Suomi, S. J. 1989. Psychological well-being of primates in captivity. ILAR Journal 31(3), 5-15.

Meal-induced increase in plasma gastrin immunoreactivity in the rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)

Animals were trained to present for blood collection. [No further details]

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Scallet, A. C., McKay, D., Bailey, J. R. et al. 1989. Meal-induced increase in plasma gastrin immunoreactivity in the rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 18, 315-319.

How not to enlarge a stable group of stumptailed macaques (Macaca arctoides)

The best advice, based on our experience with established groups of stumptails, is to combine groups, or introduce adult animals, only as a very last resort, and then with great care and assiduous monitoring.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rhine, R. J. , Cox, R. L. 1989. How not to enlarge a stable group of stumptailed macaques (Macaca arctoides). In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 255-269. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Alternatives to single caging of rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) used in research

Single-housed rhesus macaques were transferred to permanent pair-housing arrangements. The present investigation also demonstrates that pairing caged rhesus monkeys with compatible conspecifics does not interfere with a number of common research protocols [e.g., headcap implantation, experimental surgery, blood collection]. Our...

Year Published: 1989Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Houser, W. D., Cowley, D. et al. 1989. Alternatives to single caging of rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) used in research. Zeitschrift für Versuchstierkunde [Journal of Experimental Animal Science] 32, 275-279.

Pairing previously singly caged rhesus monkeys does not interfere with common research protocols

Our experiences indicate that facilitated socialization of previously singly caged rhesus monkeys offers an inexpensive method of environmental enrichment that is practicable under common management situations and numerous research conditions.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Houser, W. D., Eisele, S. 1989. Pairing previously singly caged rhesus monkeys does not interfere with common research protocols. Laboratory Animal Science 39, 73-74.