Macaque

Animal introductions: Some suggestions for easing the trauma

Valuable suggestions for the safe introduction of animals.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lindburg, D. G. , Robinson, P. 1996. Animal introductions: Some suggestions for easing the trauma. In: Lion-Tailed Macaque SSP Masterplan. Gledhill, L. G. (ed), 137. Woodland Park Zool Gardens, Seattle, WA.

Captive housing in macaques: Implications for immunoregulation

Considerable conflict and competition for access to the water spout was noted in pigtail macaques, whereas bonnet macaques queued up according to dominance status, waiting for their turn for access to the water. The preceding observations would imply that any...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Laudenslager, M. L., Boccia, M. L., Reite, M. 1996. Captive housing in macaques: Implications for immunoregulation. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 654-657.

Space requirement stipulations for caged non-human primates in the United States: A critical review

Cage space requirements for non-human primates in the United States of America are less than those in European countries. Studies in support of the assumption that the US legal minimum cage size provides adequate space have limited value because they...

Year Published: 1996Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Liss, C., Stevens, C. 1996. Space requirement stipulations for caged non-human primates in the United States: A critical review. Animal Welfare 5(4), 361-372 .

Refining the blood collection procedure for macaques

Training protocol is described. These findings lead to the conclusion that training nonhuman primates to cooperate during venipuncture in their familiar home environment offers a methodological refinement by eliminating significant cortisol responses.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1996. Refining the blood collection procedure for macaques. Lab Animal 25(1), 32-35.

Frequently asked questions about safe pair-housing of macaques

Nine frequently asked questions regarding safe pair-housing protocols for macaques are addressed.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1996. Frequently asked questions about safe pair-housing of macaques. Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) Newsletter 7(1), 11.

Primate housing facilities for pharmaceutical research in Switzerland (an example)

According to the Swiss Animal Welfare Legislation, the minimal enclosure area for macaques of the size of rhesus or cynomolgus monkeys for experimental purposes is 15 cubic meters. In such an enclosure up to 5 adult animals may be kept...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Burge, T., Panoussis, B., Weber, H. 1997. Primate housing facilities for pharmaceutical research in Switzerland (an example). Primate Report 49, 19-22.

Primate housing facilities for pharmaceutical research in SwitzerlandThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration

According to Swiss Animal Welfare Legislation primates should be housed in groups. The minimal enclosure area for macaques of the size of rhesus or cynomolgus monkeys for experimental purposes is 15 cubic meters (e.g. a floor area of about 8...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Burge, T. , Weber, H. 1997. Primate housing facilities for pharmaceutical research in SwitzerlandThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration. EUPREN.

Effects of social and inanimate enrichment of the behavior of yearling rhesus monkeys

Certain types of inanimate environmental enrichment have been shown to positively affect the behavior of laboratory primates, as has housing them in appropriate social conditions. While social housing is generally advocated as an important environmental enhancement, few studies have attempted...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro SJ, Bloomsmith MA, Suarez SA, et al. 1996. Effects of social and inanimate enrichment of the behavior of yearling rhesus monkeys. Am J Primatol. 40;247-260.

Environmental enrichment of cynomolgus monkeys used for behavioral toxicology studies

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wrenshall, E., Gilbert, S. G. 1996. Environmental enrichment of cynomolgus monkeys used for behavioral toxicology studies. American Journal of Primatology 10, 442 (Abstract).

Ethological considerations for designing behavioral enrichment

In this article, I attempt to provide information to enhance the reader's appreciation for the different behaviors of particular species [squirrel monkey and macaques included], and explain how such an understanding can positively influence environmental designs and management protocol.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Williams, L. E. 1996. Ethological considerations for designing behavioral enrichment. Lab Animal 25(3), 29-33.