Nonhuman Primate

Maintenance of primates in captivity for research: The need for naturalistic environments

Most important, we found that well over 90% of time was spent in the outdoor compartment, despite its smaller size.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pereira, M. E., Macedonia, J. M., Haring, D. M. et al. 1989. Maintenance of primates in captivity for research: The need for naturalistic environments. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 40-60. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

A perch for primate squeeze cages

Modification of single squeeze-cages is described allowing the installation of a perch that does not interfere with the normal operation of the cage. The monkeys make use of their perch for feeding, grooming and sleeping for 30% to 95% of...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schmidt, E. M., Dold, G. M., McIntosh, J. S. 1989. A perch for primate squeeze cages. Laboratory Animal Science 39, 166-167.

A room with a view for captive primates: Issues, goals, related research and strategies

Recent controversies have made medical researchers, too, aware of both ethical issues in the use of animals for research, and scientific questions about the appropriateness of using stressed animals as research subjects.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: O'Neill, P. L. 1989. A room with a view for captive primates: Issues, goals, related research and strategies. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 135-182. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

A simple transfer and chairing technique for nonhuman primates

Most animals will come to the front of the cage to have the leash attached without use of the squeeze mechanism once they are familiar with the daily routine. In fact, some monkeys will get in and out of the...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schmidt, E. M., Dold, G. M., McIntosh, J. S. 1989. A simple transfer and chairing technique for nonhuman primates. Laboratory Animal Science 39, 258-260.

Short-term and long-term benefits of environmental enrichment on laboratory rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

The animals were transferred from their barren group cage to a more spacious playroom equipped with climbing /perching structures and swings for one hour per day, five days a week: The animals showed a decline in the frequency of three...

Year Published: 1989Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: O'Neill, P. L. 1989. Short-term and long-term benefits of environmental enrichment on laboratory rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 616-625.

A closed colony of squirrel monkeys for laboratory studies

For a behaviourally healthy and hence happy existence the squirrel monkey really requires more space than even our quadruple cage system provided. Pens of the size of our exercise pens would avoid stereotypic locomotor behaviour, especially if provided with a...

Year Published: 1989Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Salzen, E. A. 1989. A closed colony of squirrel monkeys for laboratory studies. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 115-134. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Psychological well-being of primates in captivity

Recent amendments to the Animal Welfare Act will, upon taking effect, require that researchers who maintain nonhuman primates in captivity house their animals in such a way as to “promote their psychological well-being.” Unfortunately, no consensus presently exists in terms...

Year Published: 1989Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Novak, M. A., Suomi, S. J. 1989. Psychological well-being of primates in captivity. ILAR Journal 31(3), 5-15.

Meal-induced increase in plasma gastrin immunoreactivity in the rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)

Animals were trained to present for blood collection. [No further details]

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Scallet, A. C., McKay, D., Bailey, J. R. et al. 1989. Meal-induced increase in plasma gastrin immunoreactivity in the rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 18, 315-319.

On the care of captive chimpanzees: Methods of enrichment

Television can be a great source of environmental enrichment if the chimpanzee can perceive the relevance of what it sees on the screen to the world it knows.

Year Published: 1989Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rumbaugh, D. M., Washburn, D. A., Savage-Rumbaugh, E. S. 1989. On the care of captive chimpanzees: Methods of enrichment. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 357-375. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Environmental enrichment, providing psychological well-being for people and primates

At the California Primate Research Center the enrichment program includes animal care staff at three levels. First, methods must be developed to train animals to accept handling which will reduce stress to both animals and man. Secondly, the animal care...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Roberts, J. A. 1989. Environmental enrichment, providing psychological well-being for people and primates. American Journal of Primatology 19(Supplement ), 25-30.