Macaque

Ethological studies of well-being in two species of macaques after transition from single cages to housing in social groups

Two species of macaques (M. mulatta and M. fascicularis) have been used for several decades in biomedical research at the University of Uppsala, Sweden. The monkeys were previously housed in single cages and enrichment routines were not ordinarily used. Infants...

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

Citation: Ljungberg, T., Westlund, K., Ryden, L. 1997. Ethological studies of well-being in two species of macaques after transition from single cages to housing in social groupsThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration. EUPREN.

The behavioral neurobiology of self-injurious behavior in rhesus monkeys – Current concepts and relations to impulsive behavior in humans

The objective of this report is to critically review past reports and present new data on the psychobiology of self-injurious behavior (SIB) and/or risky or impulsive behavior in primates (human and nonhuman). One aim was to reexamine how early social...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kraemer, G. W., Schmidt, D. E., Ebert, M. H. 1997. The behavioral neurobiology of self-injurious behavior inrhesus monkeys - Current concepts and relations to impulsive behavior in humans. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 836, 12-38.

Crab-eating monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) can be trained to cooperate in non-invasive oral medication without stress

The animals were trained to enter a small cage on in a row, to eat a controlled amount of mixture, and to return afterwards to the rest of the group. We describe the expected and unexpected problems of training, and...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Klaiber-Schuh, A., Welker, C. 1997. Crab-eating monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) can be trained to cooperate in non-invasive oral medication without stress. Primate Report 47, 11-30.

The effects of grooming boards on abnormal behavior in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

Grooming boards did not reduce self-biting or other abnormal behavior in single-housed subjects.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kinsey, J. H., Jorgensen, M. J., Novak, M. A. 1997. The effects of grooming boards on abnormal behavior in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 42, 122-123 (Abstract).

Effects of cage size on self-injurious and abnormal behavior in macaques

Moving individual monkeys from small, barren cages to large, barren pens had little effect on self-injurious behavior.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jorgensen, M. J., Kinsey, J. H., Novak, M. A. 1997. Effects of cage size on self-injurious and abnormal behavior in macaques. American Journal of Primatology 42, 120 (Abstract).

Rhesus monkey behaviour under diverse population densities: coping with long-term crowding

A popular view is that high population density promotes behavioural pathology, particularly increased aggression. In contrast, according to a coping model, some primates have behavioural mechanisms (e.g. formal displays, reconciliation and grooming) that regulate social tensions and control the negative...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Judge, P. G., De Waal, F. B. M. 1997. Rhesus monkey behaviour under diverse population densities: coping with long-term crowding. Animal Behaviour 54(3), 643-662.

Effective feeding enrichment for non-human primates: A brief review

There is a growing awareness that non-human primates kept in zoos and laboratories deserve more species-appropriate stimulation because of their biological adaptation to a challenging environment. Numerous attempts have been made to effectively emulate the gathering and processing aspects of...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Roberts, A. 1997. Effective feeding enrichment for non-human primates: A brief review. Animal Welfare 6(3), 265-272.

Training nonhuman primates to cooperate during handling procedures: A review

Twenty-six reports provide detailed information of how primates can be trained to voluntarily cooperate - rather than resist - during blood collection, injection, topical drug application, blood pressure measurement, urine collection, and capture.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, Human-Animal Interaction, RestraintAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. Training nonhuman primates to cooperate during handling procedures: A review. Animal Technology 48, 55-73.

The Wisconsin Gnawing Stick

The sticks consist of branch segments cut of dead red oak trees. They are used by caged macaques about 5% of the time - more by young animals, less by adult animals - for gnawing, manipulating and playing. All caged...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. The Wisconsin Gnawing Stick. Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) Newsletter 7(3-4), 11-12.

Species-adequate housing and handling conditions for Old World nonhuman primates kept in research institutions

Practical recommendations to address five basic characteristics of Old World primates in the laboratory setting: a) social disposition, b) semi-arboreal lifestyle, c) complex living environment, d) intelligence, e) sensitivity to distress.

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

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. Species-adequate housing and handling conditions for Old World nonhuman primates kept in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Eighth Edition. Reinhardt, V. (ed), 85-93. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.