Marmoset

Traditional handling procedures of laboratory nonhuman primates are an intrinsic source of distress: What can be done?

With some professional expertise and goodwill, there should be no real need to resort to forceful restraint when doing research with nonhuman primates.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Animal Training, RestraintAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1994. Traditional handling procedures of laboratory nonhuman primates are an intrinsic source of distress: What can be done? In Touch 1(4), 1 & 6-7.

Urinary endocrinology and social dynamics: a method for monitoring entire marmoset groups

In order to obtain the essential endocrinological data sets we rely on stress-free and simultaneously collected individual urine samples from entire family groups. In common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus), this has been achieved and the methodology is clearly described.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anzenberger, G. 1995. Urinary endocrinology and social dynamics: a method for monitoring entire marmoset groups. Abstracts from the European Primate Resources Network (EUPREN) Meeting.

A garden of enrichment

The animals are spending a lot of time searching for different species of plants, not only because of their medicinal compounds but also because of their taste. Both seeking out and eating the herbs can occupy a lot of the...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Capuchin, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Vermeer, J. 1994. A garden of enrichment. The Shape of Enrichment 3(4), 10-11.

Exploratory behavior and learning in laboratory marmosets (Callithrix jacchus jacchus): Comparison between experimental-cage and home-cage activity

My experiments have shown that the exploratory behavior of [single-housed] captive marmosets is readily enhanced by the addition of novel play objects in their cages. The implementation of a learning task (particularly a food-reinforced one) can also produce increases in...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Foster, F. C. 1995. Exploratory behavior and learning in laboratory marmosets (Callithrix jacchus jacchus): Comparison between experimental-cage and home-cage activity. Primates 36, 501-514.

Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition)

Photographic documentation of enforced restraint and handling techniques.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Amphibian, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cat, Cattle, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Crocodile & Alligator, Dog, Equine, Fish, Gerbil, Gibbon, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Lizard, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, Rodent, Sheep, Snake, Squirrel Monkey, Turtle & Tortoise, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fowler, M. E. 1995. Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition). Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA.

Restraint methods of laboratory non-human primates: A critical review

Published information provides scientific evidence that traditional, involuntary restraint techniques of research non-human primates are intrinsically a source of distress resulting from fear. It has been documented that common methods of enforced restraint result in significantly increased adrenal activity as...

Year Published: 1995Topics: Animal Training, RestraintAnimal Type: Baboon, Chimpanzee, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Liss, C., Stevens, C. 1995. Restraint methods of laboratory non-human primates: A critical review. Animal Welfare 4(3), 221-238 .

Comparison of four environmental enrichment strategies in captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Access to the puzzles was accompanied by increase in social interaction and activity and decrease in stereotypic behaviour. This behavioural profile was also observed, to a lesser extent, in animals exposed to the 'gum tree'. ... Novel objects alone [toys]...

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Poffe, A., Melotto, S., Gerrard, P. A. 1995. Comparison of four environmental enrichment strategies in captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Primate Report 42, 24-25 (Abstract).

Enriching the lives of marmosets and tamarins in captivity

Species appropriate enrichment for marmosets and tamarins is described. No data are included in this article.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 1996. Enriching the lives of marmosets and tamarins in captivity. The Shape of Enrichment 5(4), 3-5.

The effects of cage size and complexity on the behaviour of captive common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus jacchus

Pair-housed marmosets showed a significant increase in perching plus a significant decrease in stereotypic and aggressive behavior several months after being transferred from their small home cages equipped with a nest box and two branches to double-size cages that were...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kitchen, A. M., Martin, A. A. 1996. The effects of cage size and complexity on the behaviour of captive common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus jacchus. Laboratory Animals 30, 317-326.

Influence of cage size and cage equipment on physiology and behavior of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

The mean daytime heart rate increased with increasing cage size for the standard cages. This was expected because of the increased options for locomotor behavior.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kerl, J., Rothe, H. 1996. Influence of cage size and cage equipment on physiology and behavior of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 35(3), 10-13.