Nonhuman Primate

Use of positive behavioral techniques in primates for husbandry and enrichment

Primates, as a group, offer great opportunities for positive reinforcement work.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Laule, G. E. 1992. Use of positive behavioral techniques in primates for husbandry and enrichment. The Newsletter 3(4), 1-2.

Comparing two manipulable objects as enrichment for captive chimpanzees

This study compared the effectiveness of kraft wrapping paper and rubber to as enrichment for 22 chimpanzees group-housed in conventional indoor/outdoor runs. Objects were tested separately during 67 hours of data collection using a group scan sampling technique. Paper was...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pruetz, J. D., Bloomsmith, M. A. 1992. Comparing two manipulable objects as enrichment for captive chimpanzees. Animal Welfare 1(2), 127-137.

Bedding for enrichment

When forage materials [chicken scratch] are provided, bedding materials, such as straw or shredded newspaper, along with woodchips increase the amount of time the captive chimpanzee spends in search of forage materials. ... Whether this be the normal time for...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Poenisch, T. 1992. Bedding for enrichment. The Newsletter 4(1), 1.

Promoting psychological well-being in a biomedical research facility: Sheep in wolves’ clothing

We contend that the most significant innovation to be made in the efforts to promote psychological well-being in nonhuman primates is in the attitude and awareness of those who work with the animals.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Petto, A. J., Russell, K., Lyna, W. et al. 1992. Promoting psychological well-being in a biomedical research facility: Sheep in wolves' clothing. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 6, 366-370.

Procedure for training corral-living rhesus monkeys for fecal and blood-sample collection

Clear description of training technique. By day 9, the male stopped resisting, and three of the [five] females extended their legs voluntarily.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Phillippi-Falkenstein, K., Clarke, M. R. 1992. Procedure for training corral-living rhesus monkeys for fecal and blood-sample collection. Laboratory Animal Science 42, 83-85.

In-homecage blood collection from conscious stumptailed macaques

Six adult female stumptailed macaques (Macaca aretoides) were trained within a two week period to actively co-operate during in-homecage venipuncture rather than in a restraint apparatus away from the homecage. The training was based on consistent firmness, gentleness and patience....

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Cowley, D. 1992. In-homecage blood collection from conscious stumptailed macaques. Animal Welfare 1(4), 249-255.

Variables that influence the activity of captive orangutans

It was concluded that the provision of large enclosures, containing large numbers of movable objects and providing social opportunities, would promote higher levels of activity in captive orangutans.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Perkins, L. A. 1992. Variables that influence the activity of captive orangutans. Zoo Biology 11, 177-186.

Voluntary progression order in captive rhesus macaques

The sequence in which 14 laboratory rhesus macaques left their home enclosure during a routine catching procedure was recorded on 30 occasions during 6 weeks. The animals were trained to voluntarily exit one by one and enter a transport cage...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Handling, Husbandry & Management, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1992. Voluntary progression order in captive rhesus macaques. Zoo Biology 11,(1) 61-66.

Evaluation of the use of novel objects by adult male Macaca mulatta, singly housed in Horsfal isolators

The novel objects seemed to have a positive effect on animals' behavior.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Perkins, S. E., Burnett, D. E., Rice, T. R. et al. 1992. Evaluation of the use of novel objects by adult male Macaca mulatta, singly housed in Horsfal isolators. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 31(4), 5-7 .

Transport-cage training of caged rhesus macaques

A simple training protocol is described which ensures that [most] caged animals readily enter a transport cage.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal Training, Handling, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1992. Transport-cage training of caged rhesus macaques. Animal Technology 43, 57-61.