Nonhuman Primate

Effectiveness of video of conspecifics as a reward for socially housed bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata)

Two experiments were conducted to examine the effectiveness of presenting brief video of conspecifics to socially housed bonnet macaques as a reward for performing a joystick task. Using a joystick, subjects tracked a moving target with the cursor on a...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brannon, E., Andrews, M., Rosenblum, L. 2004. Effectiveness of video of conspecifics as a reward for socially housed bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata). Perceptual and Motor Skills 98(3-1).

Husbandry refinements for rodents, dogs and non-human primates used in telemtry procedures – Sevenths report of the BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW [British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation/Fund for the Replacement of Animal in Medical Research/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] Joint Working Group on Refinment, Part B

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog, Nonhuman Primate, Rodent

Citation: Hawkins, P., Morton, D. B., Bevan, R. et al. 2004. Husbandry refinements for rodents, dogs and non-human primates used in telemtry procedures - Sevenths report of the BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW [British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation/Fund for the Replacement of Animal in Medical Research/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] Joint Working Group on Refinment, Part B. Laboratory Animals 38, in press.

Husbandry refinements for rats, mice, dogs and non-human primates used in telemetry procedures

A review on telemetry procedures for rats, mice, dogs and non-human primates.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Hawkins, P., Morton, D. B., Bevan, R. et al. 2004. Husbandry refinements for rats, mice, dogs and non-human primates used in telemetry procedures. Laboratory Animals 38, 1-10.

Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals

Includes regulatory compliance, program development and management, common environmental enrichment strategies, program assessment and monitoring. A key component to the enrichment program development is the understanding of the natural behavior and habitat of each species housed in the animal facility....

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Gibbon, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Stewart, K. L. , Bayne, K. 2004. Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. In: Laboratory Animal Medicine and Management. Reuter, J. D. , Suckow, M. A. (Eds). International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca, New York.

Microhabitat preference and vertical use of space by patas monkeys (Erythrocebus patas) in relation to predation risk and habitat structure

The use of tall trees may have decreased their predation risk by increasing their ability to detect predators.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Enstam, K. L., Isbell, L. A. 2004. Microhabitat preference and vertical use of space by patas monkeys (Erythrocebus patas) in relation to predation risk and habitat structure. Folia Primatologica 75(2), 70-84.

A functional analysis of self-injurious behavior in an olive baboon (Papio hamadryas anubis)

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dorey, N., Rosales Ruiz, J., Smith, R. et al. 2004. A functional analysis of self-injurious behavior in an olive baboon (Papio hamadryas anubis). Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) Conference Proceedings , 81 (Abstract).

African Green nonhuman primate enrichment

An enrichment program consisting of pair housing, exercise caging, food treats, and manpulanda was implemented. The most challenging and rewarding component .. is pair housing. Selected pairs are housed with plexi-panels between them for at least one week. At the...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Dansie, C., Galvao, A. V., McKain, J. et al. 2004. African Green nonhuman primate enrichment. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 129 (Abstract).

Saliva sampling to assess cortisol levels in unrestrained common marmosets and the effect of behavioral stress

We report a method for taking saliva samples from unrestrained, captive marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to assess levels of free cortisol. Saliva samples can be obtained reliably, without any habituation, by encouraging the marmosets to lick and chew a cotton-wool bud...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cross, N., Pines, M. K., Rogers, L. J. 2004. Saliva sampling to assess cortisol levels in unrestrained common marmosets and the effect of behavioral stress. American Journal of Primatology 62, 107-114.

Oral medication administration: Training monkeys to take juice

We are in the early stages of a project that will eventually require 48 young pigtailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina) to receive oral medication or a placebo daily for an eight-month period. .. In this article we discuss our experience in...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crouthamel, B., Sackett, G. 2004. Oral medication administration: Training monkeys to take juice. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 43(1), 5-6.

Abnormal behaviour in laboratory monkeys

The success of inanimate environmental enrichment in controlling severe behaviour disorders [such as self-injurious behaviour] has been limited, although a few studies suggest some benefits. Providing tactile social contact is comparatively more successful in reducing abnormal behaviour in some monkeys...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M. 2004. Abnormal behaviour in laboratory monkeys. Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 130-131. (Primate Meeting Abstract)