Nonhuman Primate

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.

Medical care and management of the squirrel monkey

Squirrel monkeys .... lack ischeal callosities and therefore are prone to the development of sores if they are not provided with suitable structures on which to climb and perch. Squirrel monkeys prefer a flat, shelf-type surface for sleeping, but animals...

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Abee, C. R. 1985. Medical care and management of the squirrel monkey. In: Handbook of Squirrel Monkey Research. Rosenblum, L. A. , Coe, C. L. (ed), 447-488. Plenum Press, New York, NY.

Behaviour as a guide to management of macaques

General advice to promote the well-being of captive macaques.

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Simpson, M. J. A. 1984. Behaviour as a guide to management of macaques. In: Standards in Laboratory Animal Management. Proceedings of a Symposium. 217-224. The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare , Potters Bar, UK.

Reproductive performance, population dynamics and anthropometrics of the free-ranging Cayos Santiago rhesus macaques

Mortality rate in a free-ranging group of rhesus macaques was 6.7%.Adult rhesus macaques are approximately 55 cm long [crown-rump length].

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rawlings, R. G., Kessler, M. J., Turnquist, J. E. 1984. Reproductive performance, population dynamics and anthropometrics of the free-ranging Cayos Santiago rhesus macaques. Journal of Medical Primatology 13, 247-257.

Sexual behavior and serum hormone levels in aging rhesus males: Effects of environmental change

Cortisol levels [of single-housed subjects] were significantly higher immediately [1 hour] after the move [into another comparable cage in a nearby building] than they were on the first day of bleeding before the move.

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Phoenix, C. H., Chambers, K. C. 1984. Sexual behavior and serum hormone levels in aging rhesus males: Effects of environmental change. Hormones and Behavior 18, 206-215.

A surgical procedure and tethering system for chronic blood sampling, infusion, and temperature monitoring in caged nonhuman primates

The stress of chairing the monkeys may result in a significant decrease in hemoglobin, hematocrit, and lymphocyte concentration with an accompanying neutrophilia. In addition, chair-restrained monkeys tend to develop lower leg edema and decubital ulcers on long-term studies. A tethering...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McNamee, G. A., Wannemacher, R. W., Dinterman, R. E. et al. 1984. A surgical procedure and tethering system for chronic blood sampling, infusion, and temperature monitoring in caged nonhuman primates. Laboratory Animal Science 34, 303-307.

Influence of housing conditions on pregnancy outcome in cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascilucaris)

More successful pregnancies were recorded for females housed individually in large cages than for females housed in small cages.

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Boot, R., Leussink, A. B., Vlug, R. F. 1985. Influence of housing conditions on pregnancy outcome in cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascilucaris). Laboratory Animal Science 19, 42-47.