Nonhuman Primate

A few new developments in primate housing and husbandry

A major focus of this paper is an examination of the complementary role that behavioral management strategies play in the establishment and enhancement of well-defined nonhuman primate research resources. .... Additionally, I will discuss the use of positive reinforcement training...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J. 2000. A few new developments in primate housing and husbandry. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science 27(2), 103-110.

Refining macaque handling and restraint

Of the greatest importance are handler safety and the impact of animal stress associated with handling

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Sauceda, R., Schmidt, M. G. 2000. Refining macaque handling and restraint. Lab Animal 29(1), 47-49.

Initiating a computer-assisted enrichment system for captive chimpanzees

The joystick apparatus was used without significant decrease throughout 2-hour sessions and across the 3-month duration of the study. ... Food rewards were automatically dispensed upon completion of each trial. Juvenile subjects spent 20% of the 2-hour sessions utilizing the...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ross, S. K., Bloomsmith, M. A., Baker, K. C. et al. 2000. Initiating a computer-assisted enrichment system for captive chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 51(Suppleement), 86-87 (Abstract).

Environmental enrichment for New World primates: Introducing food-irrelevant objects and direct and secondary effects

Group-housed subjects were offered different commercial toys. Findings led to the conclusion that a routine rotation of objects could yield practical and effective enrichment technique.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Renner, M. J., Feiner, A. J., Orr, M. G. et al. 2000. Environmental enrichment for New World primates: Introducing food-irrelevant objects and direct and secondary effects. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 3, 23-32.

Changing the housing standard for monkeys in laboratories

Permanent confinement in such extremely small, barren enclosures causes many individuals to develop the monotonous habits of stereotypically pacing back and forth, running in circles, somersaulting or bouncing up or down. ... The striking difference of illumination between upper and...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Roberts, A., Reinhardt, A. 2000. Changing the housing standard for monkeys in laboratories. Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) Quarterly 49(4), 16.

Blood collection procedure of laboratory primates: A neglected variable in biomedical research

A survey of 75 biomedical articles dealing with stress-dependent blood parameters in caged primates revealed that the conditions under which blood collection occurred were in most cases [72%] described either not at all or so haphazardly that it would be...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, HandlingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Reinhardt, A. 2000. Blood collection procedure of laboratory primates: A neglected variable in biomedical research. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 3(4), 321-333.

Social enhancement for adult nonhuman primates in research laboratories: A review

Comprehensive review of well-tested options to address the social needs of adult nonhuman primates in accordance with the stipulations set forth in the Animal Welfare Act. The published information available does not substantiate the frequently expressed notions that pair formation...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Reinhardt, A. 2000. Social enhancement for adult nonhuman primates in research laboratories: A review. Lab Animal 29(1), 34-41.

Meeting the social space requirements of pair-housed primates

Social space is the space required by a subordinate partner to buffer potential social tension, by increasing the distance to a dominant counterpart. At a minimum, pair-housed animals should be allocated at least twice the cage space that is legally...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Reinhardt, A. 2000. Meeting the social space requirements of pair-housed primates. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 39(1), 7.

Up where they belong? Habitat use and activity budget in two captive groups of western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Weghorst, J. A., Mcgrew, W. C. 2000. Up where they belong? Habitat use and activity budget in two captive groups of western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Zoologische Garten 70(5), 273-284.

PVC climbing structures & swings

These PVC structures are versatile and easy to make. Not only are they an excellent way to increase primate physical activity, they allow better use of vertical space in cage environments.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wallis, J. 2000. PVC climbing structures & swings . Primate Enrichment Network (PEN), Item #: A100.