Macaque

Vasectomies as part of an environmental enrichment plan for primates

Pair housing following vasectomy has also been implemented for adult male [rhesus] macaques that engaged in self-injurious behavior (SIB). The incidence of SIB was significantly decreased or eliminated following these interventions.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Weed, J. L., Byrum, R., Parrish, S. et al. 2002. Vasectomies as part of an environmental enrichment plan for primates. American Journal of Primatology 57, 41 (Abstract).

A successful program for same- and cross-age pair-housing adult and subadult male Macaca fascicularis

Isosexual pairs of adult males, adult male/juvenile male and adult females were established and pair compatibility ascertained throughout follow-up periods of 1 month to 3 years. Partners were introduced after a carefully supervised noncontact familiarization period in a specific pair...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watson, L. M. 2002. A successful program for same- and cross-age pair-housing adult and subadult male Macaca fascicularis. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 41(2), 6-9.

What time is feeding? How delays and anticipation of feeding schedules affect stump-tailed macaque behavior

Everyday animal care routines are essential to an animal's physical well-being, but the effects of husbandry routines on the animals' psychological well-being are not often considered. The scheduling of animal care routines may have an important impact on how they...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Waitt, C., Buchanan Smith, H. M. 2002. What time is feeding? How delays and anticipation of feeding schedules affect stump-tailed macaque behavior. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 75(1), 75-85.

Paint roller and grooming-boards as treatment for over-grooming rhesus macaques

Laboratory monkeys living in cages can develop atypical behaviors believed to indicate diminished psychological well-being. One of the most pervasive is self-directed over-grooming. Some monkeys groom their own hair to the point that they are almost bald. Typically, monkeys who...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tully, L. A., Jenne, M., Coleman, K. 2002. Paint roller and grooming-boards as treatment for over-grooming rhesus macaques. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 75 (Abstract).

Cortisol responses to immobilization with Telazol and ketamine in baboons (Papio cynocephalus/anubis) rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

The injection and blood sampling process increased cortisol levels in monkeys not trained to extend an arm but exerted no effect on cortisol in trained macaques. Thus, the animals' physiological responses to blood sampling and immobilization are influenced by such...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bentson, K. L., Capitanio, J. P., Mendoza, S. P. 2003. Cortisol responses to immobilization with Telazol and ketamine in baboons (Papio cynocephalus/anubis) rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Journal of Medical Primatology 32, 148-160.

Starting an injection training program with lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus)

Training technique is described in detail. The three trained males are eager to engage in training sessions [for other procedures] and appear to enjoy the extra attention and treats.

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayrakci, R. 2003. Starting an injection training program with lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus). Animal Keepers' Forum 30(12), 503-512.

Self-injurious behavior and response to human interaction as enrichment in rhesus macaques

This study evaluated several levels and styles of interaction provided as environmental enrichment to eleven singly-housed adult rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) of both sexes. ... An analysis of all subjects found behavioral changes associated only with training, involving increases in...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C., Bloomsmith, M., Griffis, C. et al. 2003. Self-injurious behavior and response to human interaction as enrichment in rhesus macaques. American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 94-95 (Abstract).

Isosexual social group formation for environmental enrichment in adult male Macaca mulatta

Isosexual groups [averag group size: 4.2 animals] of 80, previously single-caged 4-10 years old male rhesus macaques were formed [group formation protocol is not outlined]. Thirty-one [38.8%] of these animals had at least one prior incidence of SIB [self-injurious biting]....

Year Published: 2003Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Alexander, S. N., Fontenot, M. B. 2003. Isosexual social group formation for environmental enrichment in adult male Macaca mulatta. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 141 (Abstract).

Positive reinforcement training as a refinement of a macaque biliary diversion model

Animals that adapted to wearing jackets were surgically implanted with a biliary diversion cannula system, a venous cannula and three subcutaneous access ports. .. The animals [three females and nine male rhesus] were trained to present the pouch and to...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Friscino, B. H., Gai, C. L., Kulick, A. A. et al. 2003. Positive reinforcement training as a refinement of a macaque biliary diversion model. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 101 (Abstract).

Beta endorphin levels in longtailed and pigtailed macaques vary by species, sex, and abnormal behavior rating: A pilot study

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M., Sackett, G. P. S. C., Chicz Demet, A. 2003. Beta endorphin levels in longtailed and pigtailed macaques vary by species, sex, and abnormal behavior rating: A pilot study. American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 109-110 (Abstract).