Macaque

The Boyd Group of papers on: The use of non-human primates in research and testing

Every effort should be made to minimize the social deprivation, mental suffering, and/or physical harms caused to the animals [p. 96]. .. Unless specifically justified, infants should remain with their mothers until they are no longer dependent on them. .....

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

Citation: Smith, J. A., Boyd, K. M. e. 2003. The Boyd Group of papers on: The use of non-human primates in research and testing. Animal Technology and Welfare 2, 89-97.

Treatment of persistent self-injurious behavior in rhesus monkeys through socialization: A preliminary report

Six individually caged males who engaged in persistent self-injurious behavior (SIB) were vasectomized and subsequently paired with females. The incidence of SIB was markedly reduced for all male monkeys after social pairing. One male engaged in severe SIB after 32...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Weed, J. L., Wagner, P. O., Byrum, R. et al. 2003. Treatment of persistent self-injurious behavior in rhesus monkeys through socialization: A preliminary report. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 42(5), 21-23.

Pair- and singly-housed adult male M. fascicularis behavioral response to varying video tape subject matter

Of the three videos, the whale film was watched more often by pair-housed, rather than singly-housed monkeys; the opposite was true for the cartoon; and there was no significant difference in frequency of watching the monkey film. Low intensity stereotypic...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watson, L. M. 2003. Pair- and singly-housed adult male M. fascicularis behavioral response to varying video tape subject matter. American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 83 (Abstract).

New type of puzzle-task finger maze learning in Macaca fascicularis

In order to easily estimate the global cognitive ability of nonhuman primates, we developed a 4-step noncorrection-method-type finger maze (4FM) based on the standard puzzle feeder. We tested 7 experimentally nave long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) to assess the validity of...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tsuchida, J., Kawasaki, K., Sankai, T. et al. 2003. New type of puzzle-task finger maze learning in Macaca fascicularis. International Journal of Primatology 24(2), 261-270.

Fenfluramine challenge, self-injurious behavior, and aggression in rhesus monkeys

The present study examined serum prolactin and cortisol responses to the 5-HT releasing agent D,L-fenfluramine (FEN) in 24 individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta), 15 of which carried a veterinary record of self-wounding (SW). Prolactin and cortisol responses to FEN...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tiefenbacher, S., Davenport, M. D., Novak, M. A. et al. 2003. Fenfluramine challenge, self-injurious behavior, and aggression in rhesus monkeys. Physiology and Behavior 80(2-3), 327-331.

Use of space, cage features, and manipulable objects by laboratory primates:individual differences and species variability

Rhesus (74%), longtailed (71%), vervets (94%), and patas (82%) significantly exceeded the expected rate of perch use (25%), while pigtailed (28%) did not differ from expectation. ... The effect of upper or lower tier on being near the cage front...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Smith, K., St. Claire, M., Byrum, R. et al. 2003. Use of space, cage features, and manipulable objects by laboratory primates:individual differences and species variability. American Journal of Primatology 60((Supplement)), 76-77 (Abstract).

Social status and mirror behaviour in Macaca arctoides

Seven of 10 males and 8 of 11 [group-housed] females approached the mirror. Only dominants showed glancing and use-to-locate behaviours.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Chiappa, P., Ortiz-Sanchez, V., Antonio-Garcis, J. 2004. Social status and mirror behaviour in Macaca arctoides. Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 364. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Effectiveness of video of conspecifics as a reward for socially housed bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata)

Two experiments were conducted to examine the effectiveness of presenting brief video of conspecifics to socially housed bonnet macaques as a reward for performing a joystick task. Using a joystick, subjects tracked a moving target with the cursor on a...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brannon, E., Andrews, M., Rosenblum, L. 2004. Effectiveness of video of conspecifics as a reward for socially housed bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata). Perceptual and Motor Skills 98(3-1).

Cage level has little effect on behavior of macaques (M. fascicularis, M. nemestrina, and M. mulatta)

Monkeys are commonly housed in two-tiered caging, which is more economical than single-level cages. Some animal welfare advocates maintain that inhabitants of lower-level cages experience compromised welfare, and experiments may be impacted if behavior and/or physiology varies by cage level....

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bentson, K. L., Crockett, C. M., Montgomery, H. B. et al. 2004. Cage level has little effect on behavior of macaques (M. fascicularis, M. nemestrina, and M. mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 62(Supplement), 85-86 (Abstract).

Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals

Includes regulatory compliance, program development and management, common environmental enrichment strategies, program assessment and monitoring. A key component to the enrichment program development is the understanding of the natural behavior and habitat of each species housed in the animal facility....

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Gibbon, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Stewart, K. L. , Bayne, K. 2004. Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. In: Laboratory Animal Medicine and Management. Reuter, J. D. , Suckow, M. A. (Eds). International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca, New York.