Marmoset

A note on indoor and outdoor housing preferences of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

This study examined the preferences of six pairs of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) from the colony at the University of New England, Australia, between their home cage and either a large, enriched, indoor room or a smaller outdoor cage. When...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pines, M. K., Kaplan, G., Rogers, L. J. 2007. A note on indoor and outdoor housing preferences of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 108(3-4), 348-353.

Components of an animal training program at a large institution

The application of positive reinforcement training (PRT) has increased in zoological, laboratory, and research settings in recent years, however there is little literature pertaining to the development and implementation of such programs. Over the past year, Yerkes National Primate Research...

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

Citation: McMillan, J. L., Perlman, J. E., Bloomsmith, M. A. 2007. Components of an animal training program at a large institution. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 117. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #177)

Capturing and handling marmosets

After this getting acquainted period, I generally offer a favorite treat from the glove, such as marshmallow, at the outside of the cages, followed by reaching inside and allowing the marmosets to take the treat if they choose directly from...

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Donnelly, M. J. 2008. Capturing and handling marmosets. Laboratory Primate Newletter 47(4), 6-7.

Tolerated mouth-to-mouth food transfers in common marmosets

In this paper we describe tolerated mouth-to-mouth food transfers in captive adult common marmosets, where an animal approached a conspecific that has recently received a piece of food, opened the other's mouth forcefully, and picked food pieces out of it....

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kasper, C., Voelkl, B., Huber, L. 2008. Tolerated mouth-to-mouth food transfers in common marmosets. Primates 49, 153-156.

Feeding devices for black-pincelled marmosets

Year Published: 2009Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Borges, M. P., Byk, J., Del-Claro, K. 2009. Feeding devices for black-pincelled marmosets. Shape of Enrichment 18(4), 5.

Behavioral and hormonal response of common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus, to two environmental conditions

Captive animals of several species change their behavioral pattern and hormonal profile in response to physical (for example, cage size and temperature) and social (for example, group size and social isolation) modification of their environment. To evaluate the effect of...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Barbosa, M. N., Mota, M. T. 2009. Behavioral and hormonal response of common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus, to two environmental conditions. Primates 50, 253-260.

Social buffering of the stress response: Diversity, mechanisms, and functions

Protracted or repeated activation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical (HPA) system is associated with a variety of physical and psychological pathologies. Studies dating back to the 1970s have documented many cases in which the presence of a social companion can moderate HPA...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Bird, Dog, Finch, Guinea Pig, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Hennessy MB, Kaiser S, Sachser N. 2009. Social buffering of the stress response: Diversity, mechanisms, and functions. Frontiers in Neuroendocrin. 30;470-82.

A new device for the capture and transport of small nonhuman primates in scientific research

Conventional methods of capturing marmosets and other small nonhuman primates (NHPs) require prolonged physical contact betweenanimalsand their handlers. This causes NHPs to become stressed and exhausted and can put bothanimalsand handlers at risk of injury or exposure toinfectious diseases. The...

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Williams, P. T., Poole, M. J., Katos, A. M. et al. 2008. A new device for the capture and transport of small nonhuman primates in scientific research. Lab Animal 37(3), 116-119.

A rational approach to enriched nutrition for nonhuman primates

Obesity is a concern with nonhuman primates (NHPs) housed in captivity for extended periods of time, mostly due to overfeeding and lack of exercise. This is often compounded by environmental enrichment programs that include different types of food. That is...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Camacho, I. N., Schultz, C. 2009. A rational approach to enriched nutrition for nonhuman primates. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 543 (Abstract #PS38).

Effects of positive interaction with caretakers on the behaviour of socially housed common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Every aspect of the life of the captive non-human primates should be carefully attended to, as updated refinement concept recommends. Interaction with humans as environmental enrichment for these animals is believed to be of value, but it has been subject...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Manciocco, A., Chiarotti, F., Vitale, A. 2009. Effects of positive interaction with caretakers on the behaviour of socially housed common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 120, 100-107.