Nonhuman Primate

Implementation of permanent group housing for cynomolgus macaques on a large scale for regulatory toxicological studies

Simple training techniques can be used to facililitate the conduct of procedures, such as removing the animals from the cages. Animals housed in this manner are less noisy, show less aggression to staff, are easier to handle, habituate to study...

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kelly, J. 2008. Implementation of permanent group housing for cynomolgus macaques on a large scale for regulatory toxicological studies. AATEX (Alternatives to Animal Testing and Experimentation) 14(Special Issue), 107-110.

A new device for the capture and transport of small nonhuman primates in scientific research

Conventional methods of capturing marmosets and other small nonhuman primates (NHPs) require prolonged physical contact betweenanimalsand their handlers. This causes NHPs to become stressed and exhausted and can put bothanimalsand handlers at risk of injury or exposure toinfectious diseases. The...

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Williams, P. T., Poole, M. J., Katos, A. M. et al. 2008. A new device for the capture and transport of small nonhuman primates in scientific research. Lab Animal 37(3), 116-119.

Behavioral correlates of alopecia severity in laboratory rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Alopecia in laboratory primates is often regarded as a sign of excessive self-grooming due to social deprivation or insufficient environmental enrichment. The purpose of this study was to examine, in individually housed macaques, the occurrence of alopecia in relation to...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: West, A. M., Leland, S. P., Lorence, M. A. et al. 2008. Behavioral correlates of alopecia severity in laboratory rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 70(S1), 51. (31st Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #93)

Novel, safe environmental enrichment unit for rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

An exercise cage is described; it was successfully implemented for single-caged animals.

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watson, M., Ramirez, A., Gonzallez, D. M. et al. 2008. Novel, safe environmental enrichment unit for rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 99 (Abstract).

Creating housing to meet the behavioral needs of long-tailed macaques

The use of this two-story housing system, designed to meet the behavioral needs of long-tailed macaques by increased enclosure height, perches, and visual barriers, provides a variety of benefits, including: Allowing animals to demonstrate their preferences; The ability to keep...

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Waitt, C. D., Honess, P. E., Bushmitz, M. 2008. Creating housing to meet the behavioral needs of long-tailed macaques. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 47(8), 1-5.

Successful elimination of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes): a case study using a combination of risperidone and environmental enrichment

Self-injurious behavior (SIB) can result in open wounds, tissue damage, and increased risk of infection. In many cases, increased environmental enrichment is not consistently effective in eliminating this behavior. We report here on the successful elimination of SIB in a...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Videan, E. N., Ely, J., Lammey, M. et al. 2008. Successful elimination of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes): a case study using a combination of risperidone and environmental enrichment. American Journal of Primatology 70(S1), 50. (31st Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #91)

Managing environmental enhancement plans for individual research projects at a National Primate Research Center

We describe a method for managing environmental enhancement plans for individual research projects at a national primate research center where most monkeys are assigned to active research projects. The Psychological Well-being Program (PWB) at the University of Washington National Primate...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Thom, J. P., Crockett, C. M. 2008. Managing environmental enhancement plans for individual research projects at a National Primate Research Center. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science] 47(7), 51-57.

Refined method of cage changing for nonhuman primates

We devised a pulley system that enabled one to open both top and bottom caged doors easily from a safe distance.

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Teixeira, L., Graffam, M. E., Sleboda, S. 2008. Refined method of cage changing for nonhuman primates. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 100 (Abstract).

Pole-and-collar-and-chair training

All the monkeys I have pole/collar/chair trained have gone through an initial phase of resistance both when the pole was being attached to the collar, and when they were first put into the chair, but for the most part they...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Skoumbourdis, E. K. 2008. Pole-and-collar-and-chair training. Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum (electronic discussion group), January 24, 2008.

Voluntary consumption of substances of unknown palatability by vervet monkeys: a refinement

BACKGROUND: Pure compounds and herbal medicines, had to be administered orally to vervet monkeys for testing. A reliable method was sought to avoid daily gavaging. METHODS: Substances were incorporated into the maize meal based diet of this facility for voluntary...

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Seier, J. V., Mdhluli, M., Collop, T. et al. 2008. Voluntary consumption of substances of unknown palatability by vervet monkeys: a refinement. Journal of Medical Primatology 37, 88-92.