Marmoset

Psychological wellbeing of common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) females living in same-sex pairs

Common marmosets are often housed in same-sex pairs in laboratories for practical reasons. .. We found that females in same-sex pairs spent more time watching out of their cages than those in family groups, but we found no other significant...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Majolo, B., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2001. Psychological wellbeing of common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) females living in same-sex pairs. Primate Eye 74, 9-10 (Abstract).

Factors affecting the successful pairing of unfamiliar common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) females

There are no data available on factors affecting the success rate for pair formation in female marmosets. Same sex aggression between unrelated females is well documented in marmosets, yet laboratories frequently require individuals of the same sex to be housed...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Majolo, B., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Morris, K. 2001. Factors affecting the successful pairing of unfamiliar common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) females. Primate Eye 73, 12-13 (Abstract).

A successful treatment of a stress-induced behavioural disorder in Geoffroy’s tufted-ear marmoset, Callithrix geoffroyi, at the Reserve Africaine de Sigean

A combination of daily oral administration [on a cake] of a neurolepic [chlorpromazine] and provision of visual barriers cured a male from self-injurious behavior [at base of tail] and resulted in complete wound healing after 40 days. The self-mutilation behaviour...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Leroy, E., Bilbaut, M., Gautier, Y. et al. 2001. A successful treatment of a stress-induced behavioural disorder in Geoffroy's tufted-ear marmoset, Callithrix geoffroyi, at the Reserve Africaine de Sigean. Folia Primatologica 72, 122-123. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Use of a commercial parrot shelter for common marmoset housing and enrichment

A commercial parrot shelter was used to fit within the cage to allow continuous readings via telemetry. All marmosets have utilized the shelters for sleeping, exercise, and play.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Johnson-Delaney, C. A., Beck, T., Heffernan, K. et al. 2001. Use of a commercial parrot shelter for common marmoset housing and enrichment. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 4(4), 89 (Abstract).

Feeding gum arabic to New World monkeys: Species differences and palatability

Members of the New World primate generaCallithrixandCebuellahave specialisations for eating plant exudates. Exudates are also an important component of the diets of many other callitrichid species in the wild, especially at times of nutritional stress. Gum arabic is fed daily...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Herron, S., Price, E., Wormell, D. 2001. Feeding gum arabic to New World monkeys: Species differences and palatability. Animal Welfare 10(3), 249-256.

From beagles to marmosets – the development of a marmoset breeding cage

The provision of water baths was found to be of little interest to the marmosets, other than to use it as a toilet! (p. 150).

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hazlewood, S. J. 2001. From beagles to marmosets - the development of a marmoset breeding cage. Animal Technology 52, 149-152.

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.