Nonhuman Primate

Welfare considerations for the management and breeding of captive New World monkeys

Welfare considerations shold take into account the animals' natural ethologoy. New developments in animal welfare include a greater emphasis on the possibilities of training and the development of integrated management regimes.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hubrecht, R. C. 2004. Welfare considerations for the management and breeding of captive New World monkeys. Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 129. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Seasonal variations in the activity budget of Japanese macaques the coniferous forest of Yakushima: Effects of food and temperature

On an annual basis, they spent 38% of the daytime feeding, 16% traveling, 14% in social interactions, and 32% engaged in resting.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hanya, G. 2004. Seasonal variations in the activity budget of Japanese macaques the coniferous forest of Yakushima: Effects of food and temperature. American Journal of Primatology 63, 164-177.

Refinement of study design using positive reinforcement training in macaques

Implementation of Positive Reinforcement Training (PRT) to refine and modify study procedures conducted with rhesus macaques results in enhanced welfare for both animals and caregivers. Capitalizing on the macaques intelligence and their capability to learn and perform tasks with appropriate...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Iliff, S. A., Friscino, B. H., Anderson, L. C. 2004. Refinement of study design using positive reinforcement training in macaques. Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 282-283. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Assessment of preference for grid-flooring and sawdust-flooring by captive-bred marmosets in free-standing cages

Marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) in a captive breeding colony living in metal caging, with wooden shelves and perches, were assessed by video recording for the time spent on the floor of the cage when that floor was a wire grid above...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hardy, A., Windle, C. P., Baker, H. F. et al. 2004. Assessment of preference for grid-flooring and sawdust-flooring by captive-bred marmosets in free-standing cages. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 85, 167-172.

Old water hose, new enrichment device

Sections of water hose were combined with gnawing sticks or toys and suspended in the cage. We found that when these wood branches or chew-toys are hung from the top of the cage, the primates [unspecified species] pay more attention...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hummel, D. 2004. Old water hose, new enrichment device. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 9(3), 1 & 4.

Resocialization and retirement of laboratory chimpanzees

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gonder, J. C. 2004. Resocialization and retirement of laboratory chimpanzees. Journal of Medical Primatology 33, 60-62.

Importance of welfare and enrichment standards for managing captive Formosan macaques in Zoos in Taiwan

Keeping the macaques in social groups and providing sufficient enrichment devices to minimise stereotypic behaviours is essential to alleviate welfare problems.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hsu, M. J. 2004. Importance of welfare and enrichment standards for managing captive Formosan macaques in Zoos in Taiwan. Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 212-213. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

The appropriate use of enrichment items for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Glaves, N. I., Griffith, M. 2004. The appropriate use of enrichment items for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Primate Eye 83, 12 (Abstract).

Does self-injurious behaviour occur in zoo primates? Primate Eye 83, 10-11 (Abstract)

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hosey, G., Skyner, L. 2004. Does self-injurious behaviour occur in zoo primates? Primate Eye 83, 10-11 (Abstract).

Self-injurious behaviour in primates: A survey of British and Irish zoos

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hosey, G. , Skyner, L. 2004. Self-injurious behaviour in primates: A survey of British and Irish zoosProceedings of the Sixth Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 85 (Abstract). The Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK.