Marmoset

Environmental enrichment for nonhuman primates: Theory and application

Only social contact satisfies the goal of promoting a wide variety of species-typical activities while at the same time reducing or preventing the development of abnormal behavior... A number of toys should be provided initially and rotated on a regular...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Novak, M. 2005. Environmental enrichment for nonhuman primates: Theory and application. ILAR Journal 46(2), 178-191.

Vocal buffering of the stress response: exposure to conspecific vocalizations moderates urinary cortisol excretion in isolated marmosets

For many species, the presence of a significant social partner can lessen the behavioral and physiological responses to stressful stimuli. This study examined whether a single, individually specific, signature vocalization (phee call) could attenuate the physiological stress response that is...

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rukstalis, M., French, J. A. 2005. Vocal buffering of the stress response: exposure to conspecific vocalizations moderates urinary cortisol excretion in isolated marmosets. Hormones and Behavior 47, 1-7.

The preference of the common marmosets for nest boxes made from three different materials ? wood, plastic, metal

Nest boxed made of metal were avoided.

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rumble, R., Saville, M., Simmons, L. et al. 2005. The preference of the common marmosets for nest boxes made from three different materials ? wood, plastic, metal. Animal Technology and Welfare 4, 185-187.

Husbandry and management of New World primate species: marmosets and tamarins

A review.

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rensing, S. , Oerke, A. K. 2005. Husbandry and management of New World primate species: marmosets and tamarins. In: The Laboratory Primate ? Handbook of Experimental Animals. Wolfe-Coote, S. (ed), 145-162. Elsevier, Oxford, UK.

Use of horizontal and vertical climbing structures by captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

The findings show that marmosets prefer to climb on bars placed horizontally.

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pines, M. K., Kaplan, G., Rogers, L. J. 2005. Use of horizontal and vertical climbing structures by captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 91, 311-319.

Food distribution effects on the behaviour of captive common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus

Both the cluster and dispersed feeder distributions increased foraging, and there was a trend of reduced scratching and grooming.

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bjone, S. J., Price, I. R., McGreevy, P. D. 2006. Food distribution effects on the behaviour of captive common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus. Animal Welfare 15, 131-140.

Identifying and dealing with individual differences in rates of learning when training common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bowell, V. A. 2006. Identifying and dealing with individual differences in rates of learning when training common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) . Primate Eye 89, 14.

Individual differences in the speed and success of positive reinforcement training of laboratory-housed common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bowell, V. A., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2006. Individual differences in the speed and success of positive reinforcement training of laboratory-housed common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). International Journal Of Primatology 27(Supplement), 71.

Comparison of different enzyme-immunoassays for assessment of adrenocortical activity in primates based on fecal analysis

The overall aim of the present study was to assess the validity of four enzyme-immunoassays (EIAs) using antibodies raised against cortisol, corticosterone, and reduced cortisol metabolites (two group-specific antibodies) for assessing adrenocortical activity using fecal glucocorticoid metabolite (GCM) measurements in...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Heistermann, M., Palme, R., Ganswindt, A. 2006. Comparison of different enzyme-immunoassays for assessment of adrenocortical activity in primates based on fecal analysis. Americal Journal of Primatology 68(3), 257-273.

An improved restraint device for injections and collection of samples from marmosets

A restraint tube for marmosets is described. Marmosets who are habituated to the device do not alarm vocalize, nor do they struggle. They appear relaxed in posture and inquisitive, and will take a food reward at the end.

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Greig, I., Morris, K. D., Mathiesen, E. et al. 2006. An improved restraint device for injections and collection of samples from marmosets. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 45(2), 1-5.