Nonhuman Primate

Positive reinforcement training to achieve cooperation during handling procedures

The use of positive reinforcement training is based on the trust and bond between animal and trainer. The training is voluntary on behalf of the animal so in order to get him/her to cooperate there has be be incentives: positive...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hartley, D. 2002. Positive reinforcement training to achieve cooperation during handling procedures. Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum (electronic discussion group), October 30, 2002.

Proposals for the Revision of Appendix A of the Convention: Species-Specific Provisions for Non-Human Primates

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Council of Europe 2002. Proposals for the Revision of Appendix A of the Convention: Species-Specific Provisions for Non-Human Primates. Council of Europe, Strasbourg, France.

Enrichment: it’s in the bag

Lunch bags filled with various types of produce were used to provide afeeding/foraging enrichment option for chimpanzees.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Harvey, H., Kayhart, R., Tice, T. 2002. Enrichment: it's in the bag. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 7(2), 1.

Friendship among adult female blue monkeys (Cercopithecus mitis)

A study group of blue monkeys in the Kakamega Forest, Kenya, provides data on friendly relationships between adult females. Females are invariably antagonistic toward members of other groups, and collaborate with their own groupmates in defending territorial boundaries. Females are...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cords, M. 2002. Friendship among adult female blue monkeys (Cercopithecus mitis) . Behaviour 139, 291-314.

Mirrors as enrichment for monkeys

We have a mirror for every single-cage, plus enough for at least one per pen in our group-housing facilities. Over 700 of our 950 monkeys now have access to a mirror (Bio-Serv, Monkey Shine Mirror). They have been hung for...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Harris, H. G. 2002. Mirrors as enrichment for monkeys. Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum (electronic discussion group), November 13, 2002.

Multiple sensory stimuli enrichment for chaired monkeys (double title)

Anecdotes and data support that these enrichment [baby toys, foraging devices, frozen food treats] during chairing make our monkeys cooperative and easily trained, reduce or supplant self-directed behaviors, .. and reduce anxiety in novel situations.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental Enrichment, RestraintAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hamilton, G., Wood, L., Cage, T. et al. 2002. Multiple sensory stimuli enrichment for chaired monkeys (double title). Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 98 (Abstract).

The presence of visitors does not affect the results of an instrumental enrichment program for chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

The presence of visitors had no affect of the way a group of chimpanzees [3 females and 3 males of unspecified age] made use of pipe feeders. The animals had to prepare simple tools to reach favorite food items placed...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Guillen-Salazar, F., Font, E., Sendra, A. 2001. The presence of visitors does not affect the results of an instrumental enrichment program for chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Folia Primatologica 72(3), 357. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Sanctuary enrichment for chimpanzees

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goodrich, D., Grow, G. 2002. Sanctuary enrichment for chimpanzees. The Shape of Enrichment 11(4), 8-10.

Behavioral and cardiophysiological responses of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to social and environmental changes

In the present study behavioral and cardiophysiological responses of mated individuals of common marmosets were recorded while the animals were in an unfamiliar environment (1) alone, (2) with the pairmate [reunion], or (3) with an opposite-sexed stranger. Blood pressure and...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gerber, P., Schnell, C. R., Anzenberger, G. 2002. Behavioral and cardiophysiological responses of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to social and environmental changes. Primates 43, 201-216.

Laboratory Animal Medicine

The most commonly used nonhuman primates in biomedical research are rhesus macaques.

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fox, J. G., Anderson, L. C., Loew, F. M. et al. 2002. Laboratory Animal Medicine. Academic Press, San Diego, CA.