Nonhuman Primate

Long-term care of chimpanzees: the role of sanctuaries

Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) have served in biomedical and behavioral research since the early 1900s and captive breeding programs to supply chimpanzees have been common since the 1960's. The captive research population reached a peak of approximately 1600 chimpanzees in the...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Relocation & TransportAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L. 2009. Long-term care of chimpanzees: the role of sanctuaries. American Journal of Primatology 71(S1), 106. (32nd Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #231)

Feeding devices for black-pincelled marmosets

Year Published: 2009Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Borges, M. P., Byk, J., Del-Claro, K. 2009. Feeding devices for black-pincelled marmosets. Shape of Enrichment 18(4), 5.

Behavioral and hormonal response of common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus, to two environmental conditions

Captive animals of several species change their behavioral pattern and hormonal profile in response to physical (for example, cage size and temperature) and social (for example, group size and social isolation) modification of their environment. To evaluate the effect of...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Barbosa, M. N., Mota, M. T. 2009. Behavioral and hormonal response of common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus, to two environmental conditions. Primates 50, 253-260.

Positive reinforcement training moderates only high levels of abnormal behavior in singly housed rhesus macaques

It is unlikely that a practical application of human interaction or training will be effective in replacing conspecific social housing with regard to its benefit on abnormal behavior.

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C., Bloomsmith, M., Neu, K. et al. 2009. Positive reinforcement training moderates only high levels of abnormal behavior in singly housed rhesus macaques. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 12, 236-252.

Social buffering of the stress response: Diversity, mechanisms, and functions

Protracted or repeated activation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical (HPA) system is associated with a variety of physical and psychological pathologies. Studies dating back to the 1970s have documented many cases in which the presence of a social companion can moderate HPA...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Bird, Dog, Finch, Guinea Pig, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Hennessy MB, Kaiser S, Sachser N. 2009. Social buffering of the stress response: Diversity, mechanisms, and functions. Frontiers in Neuroendocrin. 30;470-82.

Behavioral benefits of pair housing in adult rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) do no depend on age, previous duration of single housing, or naturalistic rearing

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith M, Baker K, Griffis C, et al. 2008. Behavioral benefits of pair housing in adult rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) do no depend on age, previous duration of single housing, or naturalistic rearing. Am J Primatol. 70(Suppl 1);44.

Habituation and desensitization as methods for reducing fearful behavior in singly housed rhesus macaques

Operant conditioning using positive reinforcement techniques has been used extensively in the management of nonhuman primates in both zoological and laboratory settings. This research project was intended to test the usefulness of counter-conditioning techniques in reducing the fear-responses of singly...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Clay, A. W., Bloomsmith, M. A., Jackson Marr, M. et al. 2009. Habituation and desensitization as methods for reducing fearful behavior in singly housed rhesus macaques. American Journal of Primatology 71(1), 30-39.

A psychologic wellbeing response plan for nonhuman primates

Under animal care situations that conform to compliance standards for environmental enrichment established by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Guide to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, at least 10% of laboratory macaques exhibit abnormal behavior, with...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Camacho, J. N., Moeller, E., Morris, J. 2009. A psychologic wellbeing response plan for nonhuman primates. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 558 (Abstract #PS84).

A rational approach to enriched nutrition for nonhuman primates

Obesity is a concern with nonhuman primates (NHPs) housed in captivity for extended periods of time, mostly due to overfeeding and lack of exercise. This is often compounded by environmental enrichment programs that include different types of food. That is...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Camacho, I. N., Schultz, C. 2009. A rational approach to enriched nutrition for nonhuman primates. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 543 (Abstract #PS38).

Refinements in husbandry, care and common procedures for non-human primates: Ninth report of the BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW Joint Working Group on Refinement

Preface: Whenever animals are used in research, minimizing pain and distress and promoting good welfare should be as important an objective as achieving the experimental results. This is important for humanitarian reasons, for good science, for economic reasons and in...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Gamble, M. R., Gore, M. et al. 2009. Refinements in husbandry, care and common procedures for non-human primates: Ninth report of the BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW Joint Working Group on Refinement . Lab Animals 43 Supplement, 1-47.