Marmoset

The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (5th ed): Husbandry

The basic principles applicable to the housing and caging of laboratory animals in general also applies to simians. It is, for example, essential to ensure that they have a clean environment and are kept at an ambient temperature and humidity...

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Coid, C. R. 1976. Husbandry. In: The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (5th ed). UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] (ed), 397-319. Churchill Livingstone, London, UK.

Physiologic measures of nonhuman primates during physical restraint and chemical immobilization

Of 56 physically restrained [during blood collection] primates, 30 (54%) experienced severe metabolic acidosis (p. 866). The animals had more rapid respiration and pulse rates, higher rectal temperatures, and larger base deficit. ... Primates immobilized with ketamine ... had a...

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Bush, M., Custer, R., Smeller, J. et al. 1977. Physiologic measures of nonhuman primates during physical restraint and chemical immobilization. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 171, 866-869.

Deep woodchip litter: Hygiene, feeding, and behavioral enhancement in eight primate species

Sixty-seven animals from eight primate species were used to assess improved husbandry techniques. The presence of woodchips as a direct-contact litter decreased inactivity and fighting, and increased time spent on the ground. Placing food in the deep litter led to...

Year Published: 1982Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Capuchin, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Chamove, A. S., Anderson, J. R., Morgan-Jones, S. C. et al. 1982. Deep woodchip litter: Hygiene, feeding, and behavioral enhancement in eight primate species. International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems 3, 308-318.

The reproductive physiology of the common marmoset Callithrix jacchus in captivity

Monkeys were adapted to a restraint device for blood sampling. Measurement of adrenocortical hormones and prolactin show that the animals are not affected by stress in these procedures [blood collection, palpation]. No supportive data are provided.

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hearn, J. P. 1982. The reproductive physiology of the common marmoset Callithrix jacchus in captivity. International Zoo Yearbook 22, 138-143.

Mirror-image responses in pygmy marmosets (Cebuella pygmaea)

The pygmy marmosets displayed a rapid extinction of social threat responses to their own image and of novelty responses to mirrors, but continued to show mirror-specific responses such as following their own image, playing peek-a-boo, and looking at their image...

Year Published: 1983Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Eglash, A. R., Snowdon, C. T. 1983. Mirror-image responses in pygmy marmosets (Cebuella pygmaea). American Journal of Primatology 5, 211-219.

An artificial ‘Gum-tree’ for marmosets (Callithrix j. jacchus)

Simulating a natural food-source with an artificial device stocked with natural gum is cheap and easy.

Year Published: 1986Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McGrew, W. C., Brennan, J. A., Russell, J. 1986. An artificial 'Gum-tree' for marmosets (Callithrix j. jacchus). Zoo Biology 5, 45-50.

Maintenance and breeding of Callithrix jacchus in a colony in Berlin

Low light intensity depressed reproductive performance.

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Heger, W. , Neubert, D. 1987. Maintenance and breeding of Callithrix jacchus in a colony in Berlin. In: Nonhuman Primates: Developmental Biology and Toxicology. Neubert D, Merker, H. J., Hendricks, A. G. (eds). ?berreuter Wissenschaftsverlag, Wien, Austria.

Use of an artificial gum-tree feeder for marmosets

Having the opportunity to demonstrate their natural gum-foraging behavior stimulated some of the animal's other natural behaviors, i.e., compatible sharing of feeders and feeding sites, methods of food acquisition, and territoriality and dominance. .... The gum-filled syringe was used for...

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Peterson, G., Kelly, K., Miller, L. 1988. Use of an artificial gum-tree feeder for marmosets. Animal Keepers Forum 15, 396-401.

A review of environmental enrichment strategies for singly-caged nonhuman primates

Comprehensive literature review dealing with the following topics: a) Group housing versus single housing; b) Enrichment strategies using inanimate objects; c) Socialization with conspecifics; d) Role of animal care staff.

Year Published: 1989Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Human-Animal Interaction, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fajzi, K., Reinhardt, V., Smith, M. D. 1989. A review of environmental enrichment strategies for singly-caged nonhuman primates. Lab Animal 18(2), 23-35.

The problem of foraging in captive callitrichid primates: Behavioral time budgets and foraging skills

The group-housed animals had to hang from above, or sit on the covered bowl to obtain raisins that were mixed with ground corn cob. The device reduced foraging yield and increased foraging effort to levels similar to those observed in...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Molzen, E. M. , French, J. A. 1989. The problem of foraging in captive callitrichid primates: Behavioral time budgets and foraging skills. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 89-101. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.