Nonhuman Primate

Comparing animal training to non-training human interaction as environmental enrichment for chimpanzees

Training increased prosocial behavior .

Year Published: 1999Topics: Animal Training, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Baker, K. C., Ross, S. K. et al. 1999. Comparing animal training to non-training human interaction as environmental enrichment for chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 49, 35-36 (Abstract).

Effect of tryptophan treatment on self-biting andcentral nervous system serotonin metabolism in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

Two studies were conducted to examine the effects of oral L-tryptophan (TRP) supplementation as a treatment for self-injurious behavior (SIB) and to investigate behavior and central serotonin turnover of male rhesus monkeys. In Study One, TRP was administered to seven...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Weld, K. P., Mench, J. A., Woodward, R. A. et al. 1998. Effect of tryptophan treatment on self-biting andcentral nervous system serotonin metabolism in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Neuropsychopharmacology 19, 314-322.

Influence of two different kinds of foraging devices on feeding behaviour of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

A foraging device fitted on the ceiling of the cage (H), and a foraging device fitted on the front of the cage (V) and filled with pellets were tested in 12 individually housed animals. The animals moved the pellets from...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bertrand, F., Seguin, Y., Chauvier, F. et al. 1999. Influence of two different kinds of foraging devices on feeding behaviour of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Folia Primatologica 70(4), 207. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Effects of chronic social separation on cardiovascular disease risk factors in female cynomolgus monkeys

A lack of social support is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease morbidity and mortality in human beings. Similarly, chronic social separation (single cage housing) potentiates atherosclerosis in female monkeys. Heart rate and luteal phase plasma progesterone concentrations...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watson, S. L., Shively, C. A., Kaplan, J. R. et al. 1998. Effects of chronic social separation on cardiovascular disease risk factors in female cynomolgus monkeys. Atherosclerosis 137, 259-266.

Behavioral profiles of laboratory monkeys referred to a Regional Primate Research Center’s psychological well-being program

Animals spent 21% of the time in abnormal behavior.

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bellanca, R. U., Heffernan, K. S., Grabber, J. E. et al. 1999. Behavioral profiles of laboratory monkeys referred to a Regional Primate Research Center's psychological well-being program. American Journal of Primatology 49, 33 (Abstract).

Managing the environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates and domestic farm animals housed at the National Institutes of Health

The management of the animal enrichment program within the National Institutes of health is described. Nonhuman primates are housed in isosexual pairs and groups whenever possible.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Goat, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Pig, Rabbit, Sheep

Citation: Watson, L. M., Weed, J. L. 1998. Managing the environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates and domestic farm animals housed at the National Institutes of Health. American Journal of Primatology 45, 211-212 (Abstract).

The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (7th ed): Old World Monkeys

General recommendations for the species-adequate housing of Old World monkeys. Captive primates like to move upwards and look down on unfamiliar humans, and ideally the cage height should allow this. Two tier caging should be avoided. ... Old World primates,...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baskerville, M. 1999. Old World Monkeys. In: The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (7th ed). Poole, T. , English, P. (eds), 611-635. Blackwell Science, Oxford, UK.

Nonhuman primate outside housing in subtropical South Florida

The implementation of an enriched housing environment outside is more attainable than possible inside.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wagner, J. L., Disbrow, M. R., Santana, J. 1998. Nonhuman primate outside housing in subtropical South Florida. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Hare, V. J. , Worley, E. (eds), 245-247. The Shape of Enrichment, San Diego, CA.

The influence of environmental enrichment on social behaviour in captive long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis)

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Barbe, S. 1999. The influence of environmental enrichment on social behaviour in captive long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis). Folia Primatologica 70(4), 193. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Forming a bachelor group of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis)

The careful establishment of a compatible group of 24 male long-tailed macaques is described. It should be noted, at this point, that despite this aggressive establishment of a hierarchy associated with grouping, injuries were minor. (In fact, the worst injuries...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Asvestas, C., Reininger, M. 1999. Forming a bachelor group of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 38(3), 14.