Macaque

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).

An investigation into environmental enrichment with Sulawesi crested macaques (Macaca nigra) at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park Annual Symposium on Zoo Research

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Magee, N. 2003. An investigation into environmental enrichment with Sulawesi crested macaques (Macaca nigra) at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 33-37. The Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK.

Stereotypic and self-injurious behavior in rhesus macaques: A survey and retrospective analysis of environment and early experience

Although abnormal behaviors are common in singly-housed rhesus monkeys, the type and frequency of these behaviors are highly variable across individual animals, and the factors influencing them are equally varied. ... Behavioral assessments of 362 individually housed rhesus monkeys were...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Well, A., Novak, M. 2003. Stereotypic and self-injurious behavior in rhesus macaques: A survey and retrospective analysis of environment and early experience. American Journal of Primatology 60, 1-15.

Self-injurious behavior in male rhesus macaques does not reflect externally directed aggression

The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesized relationship between Self-injurious behaviors (SIB) and outward aggression. Subjects were first presented with videotapes of conspecifics, scenery and a blank screen, and their behavior was recorded. Levels of salivary cortisol,...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Marinus, L., Chase, W. et al. 2003. Self-injurious behavior in male rhesus macaques does not reflect externally directed aggression. Physiology and Behavior 78(1), 33-39.

A video-display approach to environmental enrichment for macaques

As part of an environmental enrichment program for rhesus monkeys at the University of Arizona, monkeys were given a bar press device in their home cages; bar presses were detected by a computer which was programmed to present video images...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kiyama, A., Taylor, A. J., McCary, J. L. et al. 2003. A video-display approach to environmental enrichment for macaques. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 59(3), 1-3.

The effect of non-nutritive environmental enrichment on the social behavior of group-housed cynomogus macaques (Macaca fascicularis)

Mirrors, rubber toys and chains were placed in each pen during weeks 2 and 4 of one-month study period. Although novel exposure to non-nutritive enrichment devices reduces aggression in socially housed monkeys, the effect is not sustained. Among divices, mirrors...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kaplan, J. R., Ayers, M., Phillips, M. et al. 2003. The effect of non-nutritive environmental enrichment on the social behavior of group-housed cynomogus macaques (Macaca fascicularis). American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 136 (Abstract).

Effect of pair housing on operant behavior task performance by rhesus monkeys

In conclusion, pair-housing monkeys is feasible for studies involving operant behavior testing as a model for a variety of complex brain functions. However, housing condition may affect some test parameters, and this effect must be taken into consideration during experimental...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hotchkiss, C. E., Paule, M. G. 2003. Effect of pair housing on operant behavior task performance by rhesus monkeys. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 42(4), 38-40.

Use of a telemetry system to examine recovery of the cardiovascular system after excitement induced by handling stress in a conscious cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis)

The aim of this study was to determine the time required for the cardiovascular system of a conscious cynomolgus monkey, in which a telemetry had been implanted, to recover from excitement induced by handling stress. After monkey chair restraint and...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hassimoto, M., Harada, T. 2003. Use of a telemetry system to examine recovery of the cardiovascular system after excitement induced by handling stress in a conscious cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis). Journal of Medical Primatology 32, 346-352.