Macaque

Changes in basal and stimulated growth hormone secretion in the aging rhesus monkeys: A comparison of chair restraint and tether and vest sampling

Animals who were adapted to chair restraint appeared calm,but they showed consistently higher cortisol levels than free moving tethered animals.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wheeler, M. D., Schutzengel, R. E., Barry, S. et al. 1990. Changes in basal and stimulated growth hormone secretion in the aging rhesus monkeys: A comparison of chair restraint and tether and vest sampling. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 71, 1501-1507.

Provision of manipulable objects to cynomolgus macaques promotes species-typical behavior

A different pet toy was provided to each [single-caged] monkey during six weeks. Self-directed abnormal behavior was reduced or eliminated in all subjects in the presence of objects but increased after removal of the toys.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Weld, K. P., Erwin, J. 1990. Provision of manipulable objects to cynomolgus macaques promotes species-typical behavior. American Journal of Primatology 20, 243 (Abstract).

A prototype rhesus cage to satisfy the needs of the Home Office, research, the animal technician and most importantly the monkey.

The design of this [prototype] cage and the lessons we have learned will enable us to improve on present facilities and, it is anticipated, to help relieve the stress and boredom which so often occurs when primates are kept in...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Applebee, K. A., Marshall, P. E., McNab, A. M. 1991 . A prototype rhesus cage to satisfy the needs of the Home Office, research, the animal technician and most importantly the monkey. Animal Technology 42, 23-38.

Increasing food foraging activities in caged Macaca fascicularis

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brokenshire, B. 1991. Increasing food foraging activities in caged Macaca fascicularis. Australian Primatology 6(3), 19-20.

Testosterone changes during the period of adolescence in male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

Group-housed males were trained to present a leg for venipuncture [in a transport cage]. [Training technique is not described.]

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bernstein, I. S., Ruehlmann, T. E., Judge, P. G. et al. 1991. Testosterone changes during the period of adolescence in male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 24, 29-38.

The reduction of abnormal behaviors in individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) with a foraging/grooming board

All of the single-housed animals foraged from the board to the point that a significant reduction in the level of abnormal behavior [5%] was noted. Most animals also groomed the fleece covering the board. Subjects spent on average 12 minutes...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayne, K., Mainzer, H., Dexter, S. L. et al. 1991. The reduction of abnormal behaviors in individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) with a foraging/grooming board. American Journal of Primatology 23, 23-35.

Is social housing of primates always the optimal choice? In: Through the Looking Glass

Especially when new pairs are formed and dominance relationships are being established, there is a strong likelihood that the veterinarian will be kept quite busy suturing wounds. ... In a recent longitudinal assessment of six pairs of male rhesus monkeys,...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Coe, C. L. 1991. Is social housing of primates always the optimal choice? In: Through the Looking Glass. Issues of Psychological Well-Being in Captive Nonhuman Primates. Novak, M. A. , Petto, A. J. (eds), 78-92. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Effects of woodchips and buried food on behavior patterns and psychological well-being of captive rhesus monkeys

The addition of woodchips increased exploration and feeding levels and decreased social interactions among group-housed animals. Burial of regular monkey chow in woodchips had little effect on behavior beyond that of the woodchips alone, increasing exploration and decreasing passivity. The...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Byrne, G. D., Suomi, S. J. 1991. Effects of woodchips and buried food on behavior patterns and psychological well-being of captive rhesus monkeys. American Journal of Primatology 23, 141-151.

Social pairing of longtailed macaques with preferred, nonpreferred, and randomly assigned cagemates

Pair formation technique is described. All 15 [female-female] pairs were sufficiently compatible that none had to be separated.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M., Bowden, D. M., Bowers, C. L. et al. 1991. Social pairing of longtailed macaques with preferred, nonpreferred, and randomly assigned cagemates. American Journal of Primatology 24, 94-95 (Abstract).

Influence of context on mounting and presenting among mature male Japanese macaques

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cordischi, C., Cozzolino, R., Aureli, F. et al. 1991. Influence of context on mounting and presenting among mature male Japanese macaques. Folia Primatologica 56(4), 211-213.