Marmoset

Training and remote monitoring of cardiovascular parameters in non-human primates

The use of "pre-invasive" implantable radio telemetry has revolutionized the collection of physiological data under stress-free conditions. It is now possible to measure accurately 'normal' baseline data of haemodynamic and electrical parameters in conscious and unrestrained monkeys. The use of...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schnell, C. R., Gerber, P. 1997. Training and remote monitoring of cardiovascular parameters in non-human primates. Primate Report 49, 61-70.

Haemodynamic measurements by telemetry in conscious unrestrained marmosets: Responses to social and non social stress events

The presence of new animals in the room induced an increase in activity, heart rate and blood pressure. The presence of a person consistently resulted in an increase in heart rate.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schnell, C. R. 1997. Haemodynamic measurements by telemetry in conscious unrestrained marmosets: Responses to social and non social stress events. In: Marmosets and Tamarins in Biological and Biomedical Research. Proceedings of a Workshop. Pryce, C., Scott, L., Schnell, C. (ed), 170-180. DSSD Imagery, Salisbury, UK.

Requirements of biomedical research in terms of housing and husbandry for non-human primates: Pharmacology & Toxicology

The objective of toxicology and pharmacology studies is to detect change or variation from normal and to interpret the significance of such change, with the intention of assessing risk to man. With non-human primates (NHPs) detection of change related to...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Woolley, A. P. A. H. 1997. Requirements of biomedical research in terms of housing and husbandry for non-human primates: Pharmacology & Toxicology. Primate Report 49, 37-41.

Assessment of cage use by laboratory-bred common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

The veranda was found to be of enduring interest to the marmosets whose occupancy of this space was an order of magnitude greater than the rest of the cage. The veranda ... was the nearest part of the cage to...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ely, A., Freer, A., Windle, C. et al. 1998. Assessment of cage use by laboratory-bred common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Laboratory Animals 32, 427-433.

Close proximity of the heterosexual partner reduces the physiological and behavioral consequences of novel-cage housing in black tufted-ear marmosets (Callithrix kuhli)

Close proximity of the heterosexual partner reduces the physiological and behavioral consequences of novel-cage housing.

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Smith, T. E., McGreer-Whitworth, B., French, J. A. 1998. Close proximity of the heterosexual partner reduces the physiological and behavioral consequences of novel-cage housing in black tufted-ear marmosets (Callithrix kuhli). Hormones and Behavior 34, 211-222.

Marmosets and Tamarins

General recommendations for the species-adequate housing of marmosets and tamarins. Single caging is unsatisfactory for these highly social animals as they soon lose condition, appear nervous, are often more susceptible to disease, and may even die. As mature individuals are...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Poole, T. B., Hubrecht, R., Kirkwood, J. K. 1999. Marmosets and Tamarins. In: The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals Seventh Edition. UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] (edited by Poole, T. and English, P. ), 558-573. Blackwell Science, Oxford, UK.

Effects of separation and novelty on distress vocalizations and cortisol in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

In socially-bonding species, separation from familiar attachment figures is widely known to stimulate a physiological and behavioral stress response. This study investigated the hormonal and vocal responses of adult common marmosets to separation from familiar group members and to 24...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Norcross, J. L., Newman, J. D. 1999. Effects of separation and novelty on distress vocalizations and cortisol in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus). American Journal of Primatology 47(3), 209-222.

Allowing captive marmosets to choose the size and position of their nest box

Preferences for nest box size and position were tested in two groups of common marmoset,Callithrix jacchus jacchus.In a pre-test phase two, new, wooden nest boxes were introduced to each group alongside their old metal one, so that the animals could...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hosey, G. R., Jacques, M., Burton, M. 1999. Allowing captive marmosets to choose the size and position of their nest box. Animal Welfare 8(3), 281-285.

Puzzle feeders and gum feeders as environmental enrichment for common marmosets

The results of this study indicate that gum feeders and Puzzle-Feeders' loaded with waxmoth larvae are useful for reducing the rates of pacing and inactivity in single-housed and in pair-housed marmosets.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Roberts, R. L., Roytburd, L. A., Newman, J. D. 1999. Puzzle feeders and gum feeders as environmental enrichment for common marmosets. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 38(5), 27-31.

The management and husbandry of Geoffroy’s marmoset

A survey of selected enrichment programs for group-housed marmosets. Older individuals ... appear to habituate themselves less to the presence of visitors, and get very agitated when approached. ... High perches should be provided to give animals vantage points from...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & Management, Natural Behavior, Rearing & Weaning, Reproduction, VocalizationAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wakenshaw, V. 1999. The management and husbandry of Geoffroy's marmoset. International Zoo News 46(1), 3-15.