Nonhuman Primate

Aggression in captive pigtail monkey groups: Effects of provision of cover

To assess the influence of provision of "cover" on aggressive behavior in captive nonhuman primate groups, concrete cylinders were introduced into rooms in which six groups of pigtail monkeys resided. Basal incidence of aggression was measure prior to introduction of...

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Erwin, J., Anderson, B., Erwin, N. et al. 1976. Aggression in captive pigtail monkey groups: Effects of provision of cover. Perception and Motor Skills 42, 319-324.

Influence of handling and sedation on plasma cortisol in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

The present study shows that it is possible by long-term regular training to achieve mean cortisol values which are significantly lower than in untrained or anaesthetized animals.

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Elvidge, H., Challis, J. R. G., Robinson, J. S. et al. 1976. Influence of handling and sedation on plasma cortisol in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Journal of Endocrinology 70, 325-326.

The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (5th ed): Husbandry

The basic principles applicable to the housing and caging of laboratory animals in general also applies to simians. It is, for example, essential to ensure that they have a clean environment and are kept at an ambient temperature and humidity...

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Coid, C. R. 1976. Husbandry. In: The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (5th ed). UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] (ed), 397-319. Churchill Livingstone, London, UK.

Duke University primate facility

Each animal in our colony has a name and a four-digit identification number.

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bergeron, J. A. 1976. Duke University primate facility. Lab Animal 5(4), 20-23.

Self-fighting syndrome in macaques: A representative case study

Romeo would fight himself when threatened .. be someone else with whom hes was very familiar. ... If a stranger threatened him, he would aggress directly against the stranger.

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Allyn, G., Deyme, A., Begue, I. 1976. Self-fighting syndrome in macaques: A representative case study. Primates 17, 1-22.

Moving laboratory rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) to unfamiliar home cages

The results of this study should serve as a warning to those who wish to observe behavior or take physiological measurements on monkeys. Removing an animal from its home cage prior to monitoring anything biological will probably affect the event...

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Mitchell, G., Gomber, J. 1976. Moving laboratory rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) to unfamiliar home cages. Primates 17, 543-547.

An interval scale for studying and quantifying social relations in pairs of rhesus monkeys

When adult monkeys were paired [without prior familiarization!] the relationship typically began with intense action [in male-male pairings there were frequently several minutes of initial fighting] leading to establishment of a dominant-submissive relationship.

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Maxim, P. E. 1976. An interval scale for studying and quantifying social relations in pairs of rhesus monkeys. Journal of Experimental Psychology 105, 123-147.

The nonhuman primate

Nonhuman primates are difficult and dangerous to handle. ... Large or aggressive animals such as male rhesus monkeys should not be handled without the use of chemical restraint. ... Animals are squeezed to the front of their cages and are...

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Henrickson, R. V. 1976. The nonhuman primate. Lab Animal 5(4), 60-62.

Introduction: Chimpanzees as biomedical models

Our efforts in training chimpanzees to extend an arm and accept an intramuscular injection were successful. [Training technique is not described.]

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Byrd, L. D. 1977. Introduction: Chimpanzees as biomedical models. In: Progress in Ape Research. Bourne, G. H. (ed), 161-165. Academic Press, New York, NY.

Physiologic measures of nonhuman primates during physical restraint and chemical immobilization

Of 56 physically restrained [during blood collection] primates, 30 (54%) experienced severe metabolic acidosis (p. 866). The animals had more rapid respiration and pulse rates, higher rectal temperatures, and larger base deficit. ... Primates immobilized with ketamine ... had a...

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Bush, M., Custer, R., Smeller, J. et al. 1977. Physiologic measures of nonhuman primates during physical restraint and chemical immobilization. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 171, 866-869.