Nonhuman Primate

Training primates to improve welfare in biomedical research

Year Published: 2006Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wolfensohn, S. E. 2006. Training primates to improve welfare in biomedical research. Primate Eye 89, 5-6.

Enhancing safety while refining primate care and use practices: desensitization and training

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J. 2006. Enhancing safety while refining primate care and use practices: desensitization and training. American Journal of Primatology 68(Supplement ), 81 (Abstract).

Outdoor housing decreases self-injurious and stereotypic behavior in adult male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Access to an outdoor area decreased self-injurious and stereotypical behaviors in adult male rhesus who had been single-caged or group-housed indoors.

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wilkes, M. N., Lynch, C. S., Fontenot, M. B. 2006. Outdoor housing decreases self-injurious and stereotypic behavior in adult male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 68(Supplement ), 106 (Abstract).

Taking advantage of primate mentality to enhance wellbeing: using positive reinforcement techniques in research settings

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J. 2006. Taking advantage of primate mentality to enhance wellbeing: using positive reinforcement techniques in research settings. Primate Eye 89, 4 (Abstract).

A note on the effect of auditory stimulation on the behaviour and welfare of zoo-housed gorillas

Auditory stimulation has long been employed as a form of therapy for humans and animals housed in institutions. Its effect on one of our closest-living relatives, the gorilla, however, is largely unknown. This study explored the effect of auditory stimulation...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wells, D. L., Coleman, D., Challis, M. G. 2006. A note on the effect of auditory stimulation on the behaviour and welfare of zoo-housed gorillas. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 100(3-4), 327-332.

The use of positive reinforcement training in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) for voluntary presentation for IM injections

Positive reinforcement has been used to gain the cooperation of captive primates for research and management needs. In this study, ten chimpanzees .. were trained to present for intramuscular (IM) injections. Clicker training was used to teach subjects to present...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Russell, J. L., Taglialatela, J. P., Hopkins, W. D. 2006. The use of positive reinforcement training in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) for voluntary presentation for IM injections. American Journal of Primatology 68(Supplement ), 122 (Abstract).

Predictors of abnormal behavior in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

A significantly higher proportion of nursery reared animals and a significantly lower proportion than expected of animals reared in out-door housed groups developed abnormal behavior. Our results suggest [sic] that time spent in restricted housing ... is a predictor of...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Vandeleest, J., Capitanio, J., McCowan, B. 2006. Predictors of abnormal behavior in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 68(Supplement ), 106 (Abstract).

Use of space in a non-naturalistic environment by chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Chimpanzees preferred the highest tier of the enclosure and the gorillas preferred the floor level. Both species showed preferences for doorways, corners and the mesh barriers adjacent to keeper areas.

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ross, S. R., Lukasb, K. E. 2006. Use of space in a non-naturalistic environment by chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 96, 143-152.

Working safely with nonhuman primates

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Turner, P. 2006. Working safely with nonhuman primates. American Journal of Primatology 68(Supplement ), 80 (Abstract).

Refinement of the use of nonhuman primates in scientific research

In part I: We examine the influence of humans on non-human primates and summarise and evaluate methods of refinement that are or could be used to reduce suffering and improve welfare. In particular we focus on staff selection, education and...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rennie, A. E., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2006. Refinement of the use of nonhuman primates in scientific research. Part I: the influence of humans. Animal Welfare 15, 203-213.