Marmoset

Operant conditioning can be used to train common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to scent-mark on demand

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McDermott, F. A. P. , Smith, T. E. 2003. Operant conditioning can be used to train common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to scent-mark on demand. Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 20 (Abstract). The Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK.

The development of an operant conditioning training program for New World priamtes at the Bronx Zoo

A New World primate operant conditioning training program is described. The animals appear to be more comfortable during daily husbandry procedures. Lion tamarins were relatively slow to become comfortable with training. Marmosets took longer than tamarins or cebids to begin...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Capuchin, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Savastano, G., Hanson, A., McCann, C. 2003. The development of an operant conditioning training program for New World priamtes at the Bronx Zoo. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6, 247-261.

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research

Expanding on the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, this book deals specifically with mammals in neuroscience and behavioral research laboratories. It offers flexible guidelines for the care of these animals, and guidance on...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Regulations & Ethical Review, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: National Research Council. 2003. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research. National Academic Press: Washington, DC, 223 pp.

Policy on the Care and Use of Non-Human Primates for Scientific Purposes

Year Published: 2003Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: National Health and Medical Research Council [NHMRC] Animal Welfare Committee. 2003. Policy on the Care and Use of Non-Human Primates for Scientific Purposes. National Health and Medical Research Council: Canberra, Australia.

Physical environmental effects on infant care and development in captive Callithrix jacchus

Infants in enriched enclosures performed several behaviours significantly earlier than in the non-enriched groups, and they also played, explored and chewed wood significantly more.

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ventura, R., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2003. Physical environmental effects on infant care and development in captive Callithrix jacchus. International Journal of Primatology 24, 399-413.

Reproduction in captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Though sexual maturation may begin at around one year of age, first successful reproduction of the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) is likely to be later, and it is generally recommended that animals not be mated before 1.5 years of age....

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tardif, S. D., Smucny, D. A., Abbott, D. H. et al. 2003. Reproduction in captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Comparative Medicine 53(4), 364-368.

The Boyd Group of papers on: The use of non-human primates in research and testing – Pager 4: Welfare considerations in the use of marmosets and macaques for scientific research and testing: a comparison

Basic recommendations for the proper housing of marmosets and macaques are made.

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

Citation: Smith, J. A., Body, K. M. 2003. The Boyd Group of papers on: The use of non-human primates in research and testing - Pager 4: Welfare considerations in the use of marmosets and macaques for scientific research and testing: a comparison. Animal Technology and Welfare 2, 105-110.

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.

The effect of animal age, sex and temperament on the time investment required for positive reinforcement training of common marmosets

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bowell, V., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Morris, K. 2004. The effect of animal age, sex and temperament on the time investment required for positive reinforcement training of common marmosets. Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 359-36. (Primate Meeting 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.