Macaque

The resocialization and rehabilitation of humanized and abused primates

Author presents case histories of Primarily Primate's treatment of individual primates with problems common to humanized and abused primates. Among the methods effectively used were gradual introduction to other primates, (sometimes with the use of portable cages), surrogate mothers, territorial...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Swett, W. W. 1993. The resocialization and rehabilitation of humanized and abused primates. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 7, 440-443.

Empirical use of liquid supplemental nutrition for aged macaques

Four aged subjects (30 years and older) received 250 cc of Ensure in stainless steel bowls five times a week. The response was positive in all cases. Weight-loss stopped and the subjects regained their vitality (without showing adverse side effects...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Vertein, R., Reinhardt, V. 1993. Empirical use of liquid supplemental nutrition for aged macaques. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 32(1), 3.

Effect of group size on behavior of group-housed female rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

This study shows that there are no significant effects of group size on social behaviors when comparing groups of four or five adult female rhesus monkeys.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Toloczko McIntyre, D., Petto, A. J. 1993. Effect of group size on behavior of group-housed female rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 32(3), 1-4.

Effects of repeated restraint stress at 30-minute intervals during 24-hours on serum testosterone, LH and glucocorticoids levels in male Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata)

30-min intervals sampling [using compulsory restraint ] serum testosterone levels decreased and glucocorticoid levels increased, respectively, immediately after the start of blood sampling. LH levels were not affected.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Torii, R., Kitagawa, N., Nigi, H. et al. 1993. Effects of repeated restraint stress at 30-minute intervals during 24-hours on serum testosterone, LH and glucocorticoids levels in male Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata). Experimental Animal 42, 67-73.

Influence of food enrichment on cage size preference

A hypothesis regarding the relative value of different types of enrichment was developed.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayne, K., Strange, G. M., Dexter, S. L. 1994. Influence of food enrichment on cage size preference. Laboratory Animal Science 44, 624-629.

Diving and underwater swimming as enrichment activities for captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

In order to assess the environmental enrichment value of a small swimming pool for captive juvenile rhesus macaques (Macaca. mulatta), observations of social and individual behaviours were made during baseline and experimental (pool) conditions. When the pool was available there...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anderson, J. R., Rortais, A., Guillemein, S. 1994. Diving and underwater swimming as enrichment activities for captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Animal Welfare 3(4), 275-283.

Foraging device as part of an environmental enrichment program for individually housed rhesus monkeys in the NCTR primate research facility

Single-housed monkeys appeared to interact for longer periods of time with the complex feeder.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: White, B., Gibbs, C., Carraway, J. et al. 1993. Foraging device as part of an environmental enrichment program for individually housed rhesus monkeys in the NCTR primate research facility. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 32(4), 37 (Abstract).

Ethological research work

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Welker, C. 1993. Ethological research work. On and with primates, and especially with crab-eating monkeys, Macaca fascicularis. Journal of the International Association of Zoo Educators 28, 20-31.

Behavioral effects of enrichment devices on laboratory primates with stereotypic and self-directed behavior

Single-caged long-tailed macaques showed a decrease in self-directed behavior, especially self-biting, floating limb, hair pulling, and excessive licking, when treats were in the feeder. Paradoxically, both pacing and rocking increased when treats were in the feeder. A temporary reduction in...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watson, L. M., Cosby, R., Lee-Parritz, D. E. 1993. Behavioral effects of enrichment devices on laboratory primates with stereotypic and self-directed behavior. American Journal of Primatology 31, 355-356 (Abstract).

Reasons and risks associated with manipulating captive primates’ social environments

Review of the implications of experimental or management-related manipulations of the social environment of captive primates for the animals' welfare. Relatively little empirical work has been done on the effects of manipulation of the social environment. The data currently available...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Visalberghi, E., Anderson, J. R. 1993. Reasons and risks associated with manipulating captive primates' social environments. Animal Welfare 2(1), 3-15 .