Marmoset

Urinary cortisol responses to social isolation and short-term physical restraint in the common marmoset (callithrix jacchus)

Plasma cortisol has been used to study the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis response in primate species, however, the stress associated with handling and blood collection may confound this measure. The purpose of this study was to validate the use of urinary...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jones, B. M., Fix, H. C., French, J. A. 2004. Urinary cortisol responses to social isolation and short-term physical restraint in the common marmoset (callithrix jacchus). American Journal of Primatology 62(Supplement), 33-34 (Abstract).

Housing, care and environmental factors

General discussion on husbandry and regulatory issues pertaining to the housing and care of laboratory animals.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: All/General, Dog, Guinea Pig, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Hansen, A. K. , Baumans, V. 2004. Housing, care and environmental factors. In: The Welfare of Laboratory Animals. Kaliste, E. (ed), 37-50. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

Assessment of preference for grid-flooring and sawdust-flooring by captive-bred marmosets in free-standing cages

Marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) in a captive breeding colony living in metal caging, with wooden shelves and perches, were assessed by video recording for the time spent on the floor of the cage when that floor was a wire grid above...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hardy, A., Windle, C. P., Baker, H. F. et al. 2004. Assessment of preference for grid-flooring and sawdust-flooring by captive-bred marmosets in free-standing cages. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 85, 167-172.

Stressors of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) in the captive environment: Effects on behaviour and cortisol levels

Salivary cortisol samples, collected using a cotton bud with banana on the tip, doubled following 30 minutes of exposure to playing radio (70-80 dB) or loud construction work (70-80 dB). Despite being sheltered from rain while outdoors, the marmosets moved...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pines, M. K., Kaplan, G., Rogers, L. J. 2004. Stressors of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) in the captive environment: Effects on behaviour and cortisol levels. Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 317-318. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

MRC Ethics Guide: Best Practice in the Accomodation and Care of Primates Used in Scientific Research

Very useful guidelines for the optimum housing and handling of macaques and marmosets. Primates must [sic] be provided with a complex and stimulating environment that promotes good health and psychological well-being and provides full [sic] opportunity for social interactions, exercise...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Medical Research Council 2004. MRC Ethics Guide: Best Practice in the Accomodation and Care of Primates Used in Scientific Research. Medical Research Council, London, UK.

Animal welfare and enrichment: A preference study in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

In general, the results showed that the monkeys choose much less than expected between fruits cut and presented as usual in an open dish and fruit inserted as a whole in a pointed branch. When choosing a particual enrichment, it...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Manciocco, A., Puopolo, M., Vitale, A. 2004. Animal welfare and enrichment: A preference study in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus). Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 297-298. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Flaws in federal regulations pertaining to the welfare of primates kept in research institutions

Federal welfare regulations for primates kept in research laboratories fail (1) to include recommendations pertaining to the legal requirement of the avoidance of stress and unnecessary discomfort during handling procedures, (2) to specify how the legally required uniform illumination can...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2004. Flaws in federal regulations pertaining to the welfare of primates kept in research institutions. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 7(4), 273-276.

Sex differences in common Marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) in response to an unfamiliar food task

The task was to open a plastic canister that contained a raisin; the open end was covered with parchment paper. Each marmoset was given 15 trials in three blocks of 5 consecutive days. We measured the latency for each animal...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Yamamoto, M. E., Domeniconi, C., Box, H. 2004. Sex differences in common Marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) in response to an unfamiliar food task. Primates 45(4), 249-254.

Refinement techniques in experimental protocols involving Callitrichids

The invasiveness of biomedical experiments on laboratory animals should be limited to the greatest extent possible yet without sacrificing the quality of the data collected. To this end, refinement techniques can be used. In the present work, we describe some...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Vitale, A., Licata, E. 2004. Refinement techniques in experimental protocols involving Callitrichids. Annali dell' Istituto Superiore di Sanite 40(2), 237-240.

Quantitative data on training new world primates to urinate

This study assessed the effectiveness of operant conditioning in training three species of captive callitrichid primates (Leontopithecus rosalia, Callithrix geoffroyi, and Saguinus imperator) to urinate on demand...Training sessions (30 min each) were conducted at dawn thrice weekly during five consecutive...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Smith TE, M. J. G. S. W. M. 2004. Quantitative data on training new world primates to urinate. American Journal of Primatology 64(1), 83-93.