Nonhuman Primate

The influence of physical and chemical restraint on the physiology of the chacma baboon (Papio ursinus)

Restraint leads to leukocytosis.

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goosen, D. J., Davies, J. H., Maree, M. et al. 1984. The influence of physical and chemical restraint on the physiology of the chacma baboon (Papio ursinus). Journal of Medical Primatology 13, 339-351.

Recommendations on laboratory housing for macaques in the Netherlands

Guidelines for housing of macaques in the Netherlands. Single-cage housing should be discontinued as a standard procedure for long-term housing. ... Young animals should be given larger cages [than minimal-sized standard cage] to permit exercise. ... The cage should have...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goosen, C. 1984. Recommendations on laboratory housing for macaques in the Netherlands. In: Standards in Laboratory Animal Management. Proceedings of a Symposium. 245-249. The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, Potters Bar, UK.

Effects of weaning age on maternal reproduction and offspring health in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

Under confinement conditions there was a significant dependency between offspring weaning age and subsequent conception of the mother. Females with infants weaned at 6 months had higher reproductive rates [87%] than other females with infants weaned at 8 [78%], 10...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goo, G. P., Fugate, J. K. 1984. Effects of weaning age on maternal reproduction and offspring health in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Laboratory Animal Science 34, 66-69.

The influence of the zoo environment on social behavior of groups of cotton-topped tamarins (Saguinus oedipus oedipus)

The data collected in this study indicate that the zoo environment leads to a decrease in social behavior both between adults and between adults and young, with increased parent-young aggression and reduced play and mounting behavior. ... The environment of...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Glatston, A. R., Geilvoet-Soeteman, E., Hora-Pecek, E. et al. 1984. The influence of the zoo environment on social behavior of groups of cotton-topped tamarins (Saguinus oedipus oedipus). Zoo Biology 3, 241-253.

Influence of restraint and ketamine anesthesia on adrenal steroids, progesterone, and gonadotropins in rhesus monkeys

Determination of basal circulating hormone levels in nonhuman primates presents a problem since handling or restraint of the animal for venipuncture may introduce sufficient stress to change hormonal secretion. ...Each bleeding was made in conscious [female] monkeys after restraining the...

Year Published: 1984Topics: Anesthesia & Sedation, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fuller, G. B., Hobson, W. C., Reyes, F. I. et al. 1984. Influence of restraint and ketamine anesthesia on adrenal steroids, progesterone, and gonadotropins in rhesus monkeys. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine 175, 487-490.

Infant-use by male gelada in agonistic contexts: agonistic buffering, progeny protection or soliciting support?

Two alternative theories have been proposed to explain why some male primates carry infants during agonistic encounters with other males. The first (agonistic buffering) suggests that males carry the infants of higher ranking opponents in order to defuse the latter's...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dunbar, R. I. M. 1984. Infant-use by male gelada in agonistic contexts: agonistic buffering, progeny protection or soliciting support? Primates 25, 28-35.

Endocrine changes induced by venipuncture in rhesus monkeys

Animals were accustomed to our venipuncture procedures and often extended a leg from the cage without struggling for sample collection. Blood collection in a transport box resulted in elevated GH and cortisol values. The present data suggest that such responses...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Herndon, J. G., Turner, J. J., Perachio, A. A. et al. 1984. Endocrine changes induced by venipuncture in rhesus monkeys. Physiology and Behavior 32, 673-676.

Presence of companion moderates arousal of monkeys with restricted social experience

When placed in a novel environment for 30 minutes, the juveniles emitted significantly more high-pitched vocalizations when tested alone than when tested in the presence of the companion. A significant elevation of plasame cortisol was observed only when animals were...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Hennessy, M. B. 1984. Presence of companion moderates arousal of monkeys with restricted social experience. Physiology and Behavior 33, 393-398.

Recommendations for the housing of macaque monkeys

Single-cage housing should be discontinued as a standard procedure for long-term housing. ... Young animals should be given larger cages [than minimal-sized standard cage] to permit exercise. ... The cage should have provision for climbing and also for hiding to...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goosen, C., van der Gulden, W., Rozemond, H. 1984. Recommendations for the housing of macaque monkeys. Laboratory Animals 18, 245-249.

Regurgitation/reingestion and coprophagy in captive gorillas

Coprophagy and regurgitation/reingestion behaviors are so prevalent in captive gorillas because they are by nature foraging creatures. These behavior patterns may therefore be identified as coping strategies. When zoo habitats provide adequate sources of stimulation, coprophagy and regurgitation/reingestion should be...

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Akers, J. S., Schildkraut, D. S. 1985. Regurgitation/reingestion and coprophagy in captive gorillas. Zoo Biology 4, 99-109.