Nonhuman Primate

The Effects of Exposure to an Expanded Environmental Enrichment Program on Select Individual Behaviors in Baboons

In our laboratory, we had often discussed our desire to create an area in which our singly housed, adult male baboons could be released to exercise. The opportunity to do so arose when an environmental enrichment grant from the Center...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Relocation & Transport, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goodwin, A. K., James, S. A., Lane, K. E. et al. 2009. The Effects of Exposure to an Expanded Environmental Enrichment Program on Select Individual Behaviors in Baboons. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 48(3), 1-7.

Effects of positive reinforcement training techniques on the psychological welfare of zoo-housed chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Captive environments encompass various factors that can elevate stress levels and jeopardize the wellbeing of the captive animals. The use of positive reinforcement training (PRT) techniques enables researchers and caretakers to reduce tension directly associated with potentially stressful procedures and...

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

Citation: Pomerantz, O., Terkel, J. 2009. Effects of positive reinforcement training techniques on the psychological welfare of zoo-housed chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 71(8), 687-695.

Stereotypic behaviors in singly housed rhesus macaques are significantly reduced during aquarium viewing

There was no habituation to the fish tank [1 hour per day for five days per week] during the 4-week exposure. We suggest that viewing aquaria containing fish can reduce stereotypic behavior in rhesus macaques.

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Glenn, A. S., Westerfeld-Vaughn, D., Watson, J. 2009. Stereotypic behaviors in singly housed rhesus macaques are significantly reduced during aquarium viewing. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 73 (Abstract).

Advancing and refining animal welfare within an established group-housed primate facility

We passionally believe that our primates deserve the best care possible, which means continually reviewing our procedures to ensure tht they complement the housing and environmental enrichment provided.

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Philip, D., Archibald, W., Zubiaurre, M. 2009. Advancing and refining animal welfare within an established group-housed primate facility. Animal Technology and Welfare 8, 185-187.

Wood as an enrichment device for primates

Our facility houses approximately 300 cynomolgus macaques. Providing stimulating environmental enrichment for them without unreasonably increasing staff time can be challenging. Our current enrichment program includes multiple toys, mirrors, forage trays, sound machines, music, videos, and a variety of fruits,...

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

Citation: Gallucci, P., Cliett, M. L., Stewart, A. 2009. Wood as an enrichment device for primates. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 14(2), 1-2.

Grandmothers care for orphans in a provisioned troop of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata)

This study reports cases in which grandmothers and other closely related adult females cared for orphans in the Arashiyama E-troop, a provisioned troop of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata). I observed the behavioral patterns of three orphans (aged 1, 2, and...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nozaki, M. 2009. Grandmothers care for orphans in a provisioned troop of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata). Primates 50, 85-88.

Acclimation and positive human interaction as methods to facilitate handling and reduce stress in captive cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis)

Positive human interactions acclimated these 8 female cynomolgus macaques to standard handling and restraint techniques while reducing signs of distress.

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ferraro, A. S., Strittmatter, R., Bowell, B. et al. 2009. Acclimation and positive human interaction as methods to facilitate handling and reduce stress in captive cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis). American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 107 (Abstract).

Behavioral response of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) to routine cage washing procedures

Documenting behavioral effects of routine procedures such as the cage washing process in nonhuman primate facilities is an important step in identifying procedures that may be stressful to the primates, and in determining ways to improve those procedures. Collecting 210...

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

Citation: McMillan, J., Perlman, J. E., Martin, A. L. et al. 2009. Behavioral response of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) to routine cage washing procedures. American Journal of Primatology 71(S1), 33. (32nd Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #15)

Positive reinforcement training in rhesus macaques – training progress as a result of training frequency

Positive reinforcement training (PRT) efficiency was examined as a function of training frequency in 33 pair- or triple-housed female rhesus macaques. The animals were trained three times a week, once a day or twice a day, using PRT and a...

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

Citation: Fernström, A. L., Fredlund, H., Spångberg, M. et al. 2009. Positive reinforcement training in rhesus macaques - training progress as a result of training frequency. American Journal of Primatology 71(5), 373-379.

Effects of positive interaction with caretakers on the behaviour of socially housed common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Every aspect of the life of the captive non-human primates should be carefully attended to, as updated refinement concept recommends. Interaction with humans as environmental enrichment for these animals is believed to be of value, but it has been subject...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Manciocco, A., Chiarotti, F., Vitale, A. 2009. Effects of positive interaction with caretakers on the behaviour of socially housed common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 120, 100-107.