Marmoset

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.

Stuffed Eggs as Food Enrichment for Marmosets

Year Published: 2006Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Geronymo, M., Pizzutto, C., Stasieniuk, E. et al. 2006. Stuffed Eggs as Food Enrichment for Marmosets. Shape of Enrichment 15(2).

Preparing New World monkeys for laboratory research

New World monkeys represent an important but often poorly understood research resource. The relatively small size and low zoonotic risk of these animals make them appealing as research subjects in a number of areas. However, historic portrayal of many of...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Anesthesia & Sedation, Handling, Husbandry & Management, Relocation & Transport, Restraint, Social Housing & Companionship, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Tardif, S. D., Bales, K., Williams, L. et al. 2006. Preparing New World monkeys for laboratory research. ILAR Journal 47(4), 307-315.

The effects of increased space, complexity and choice, together with their loss, on the behavior of a family group of Callithrix jacchus: A case study

In conclusion, enhanced levels of space, complexity and choice may have a positiveinfluence on the behavior of family-housed marmosets. Moreover, the loss of a larger and more complex enclosure might have detrimental effects on the behavior and the social interactions...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Badihi, I., Morris, K., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2007. The effects of increased space, complexity and choice, together with their loss, on the behavior of a family group of Callithrix jacchus: A case study. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 46(4), 1-2.

Response to novel food and the role of social influences in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) and Goeldi’s monkeys (Callimico goeldii)

In this study, we aimed to (i) investigate the response to novel food in adult common marmosets and Goeldi's monkeys and (ii) assess the role of social influences. We used an experimental paradigm employed previously with capuchin monkeys and children,...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Addessi, E., Chiarotti, F., Visalberghi, E. et al. 2007. Response to novel food and the role of social influences in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) and Goeldi's monkeys (Callimico goeldii). American Journal of Primatology 69(11), 1210-1222.

Socially-mediated learning in groups of primates: models and methods

An ethological understanding of a behavioral phenomenon incorporates four levels of explanation: development, mechanism, function, and evolution. The phenomenon of socially-mediated learning has garnered a great deal of attention from ethologists, prominently including primatologists. Gregarious primates often exhibit specific behaviors...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Crast, J. 2007. Socially-mediated learning in groups of primates: models and methods. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 74. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #90)

Ping pong balls: An economic idea to enrich marmosets

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Geronymo, M. G. F., Von Zeidler Stasieniuk, E., da Rocha, C. G. et al. 2007. Ping pong balls: An economic idea to enrich marmosets. Shape of Enrichment 16(1/2), no page numbers.

Meal worm feeder for common marmosets

A meal worm feeder is described.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Glenn, A., Watson, J. 2007. Meal worm feeder for common marmosets. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 12(2), 1-2.