Marmoset

The impossible housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research laboratories

The prevailing housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research institutions is described. The present situation in primate research laboratories strongly suggests that professional judgment is no guarantee that the inhumane housing and handling conditions of laboratory monkeys will ever...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Handling, HousingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2001. The impossible housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research laboratories. IPPL [International Protection League] News 28(2), 5-7.

Behavioural responses of captive marmosets to environmental enrichment

This paper will report a study aimed at improving caging design for common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Evaluation of the effects of different internal cage designs on activity and other behavioural measures of marmosets were examined. Twelve subjects were tested, 6...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pines, M. K., Rogers, L. 2001. Behavioural responses of captive marmosets to environmental enrichment. Australian Primatology 14(4), 2 (Abstract).

Paper 4: Welfare considerations in the use of marmosets and macaques for scientific research and testing: A comparison

Basic housing needs are outlined. Cages should be high enough to allow the animal to flee upward, preferably above human eye level. Marmosets do not like being caught, handled or restrained. They can be trained (by giving food rewards) to...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anonymous 2002. Paper 4: Welfare considerations in the use of marmosets and macaques for scientific research and testing: A comparison. In: The Boyd Group Papers on the Use of Non-Human Primates in Research and Testing. Smith, J. A. , Boyd, K. M. (eds), 38-47. The Boyd Group, Southsea, UK.

Behavioral enrichment for marmosets by a novel food dispenser

A mealworm dispenser was constructed and used to promote foraging activities in a group of 11 marmosets. The dispenser was not monopolized by a dominant individual for more than 10% of the total time.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Voelkl, B., Huber, E., Dungl, E. 2001. Behavioral enrichment for marmosets by a novel food dispenser. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 40(1), 1-3.

Mealworm feeders as environmental enrichment for common marmosets

The mealworm feeder was made from rodent water bottles that were modified to have rows of holes on two opposite sides. The bottle hung horizontally from the top perch; it was filled to a 3 cm depth with waxmoth larvae...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Vignes, S., Newman, J. D., Roberts, R. L. 2001. Mealworm feeders as environmental enrichment for common marmosets. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 40(3), 26-29.

Effects of environmental enrichment on care-giving and infant development in marmosets

Twin infants from eight family groups were observed for the first 10 weeks of life. Non-enriched enclosures contained a nest box and branches. Enriched enclosures also had an artificial gum tree to stimulate the marmosets natural exudate gouging behaviour, wooden...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Rearing & WeaningAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ventura, R., Buchanan, H. M., Morris, K. 2001. Effects of environmental enrichment on care-giving and infant development in marmosets. Primate Eye 73, 19 (Abstract).

Cage use and feeding height preferences of captive common marmosets (Callithrix j. jacchus)

Marmosets spent significantly more time at the top-positioned bowl than at the bottom-positioned bowl. .. Lower tier monkeys spent less time at the bottom bowl and more at the top bowl than upper tier monkeys. ... This suggests .. that...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Shand, C., Morris, K. 2002. Cage use and feeding height preferences of captive common marmosets (Callithrix j. jacchus) in two-tier cages. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 5, 139-149.

Effects of training in relation to welfare and coping with routine husbandry procedures

12 marmosets were trained to provide urine samples on request. When matched behavioural data were collected from twelve untrained animals, which were less tame and less used to human interaction, significantly more time was spent self-scratching and locomoting, as well...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bassett, L., McKinley, J., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. et al. 2002. Effects of training in relation to welfare and coping with routine husbandry procedures. In: Congress of the International Primatological Society . 184-185 (Abstract). Mammalogical Society of China, Beijing, China.

Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework

Knowledge of how animals manage their conflicts is critical for understanding the dynamics of social systems. During the last two decades research on gregarious animals, especially primates, has focused on the mechanisms of conflict management, mainly on friendly postconflict reunions...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Goat, Lemur, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Aureli, F., Cords, M., van Schaik, C. P. 2002. Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework . Animal Behaviour 64(3), 325-343.

Behavioral and cardiophysiological responses of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to social and environmental changes

In the present study behavioral and cardiophysiological responses of mated individuals of common marmosets were recorded while the animals were in an unfamiliar environment (1) alone, (2) with the pairmate [reunion], or (3) with an opposite-sexed stranger. Blood pressure and...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gerber, P., Schnell, C. R., Anzenberger, G. 2002. Behavioral and cardiophysiological responses of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to social and environmental changes. Primates 43, 201-216.