Positive reinforcement training: a tool for care and management of captive vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops)

In modern zoos, training should be an integral component of the animal care and management. The benefits of training include the opportunity for positive interactions with caretakers. This study was carried out with a group of vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops)...

Year Published: 2015Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Spiezio, C., Piva, F., Regaiolli, B. et al. 2015. Positive reinforcement training: a tool for care and management of captive vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops). Animal Welfare 24, 283-290.

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Miniaturized blood sampling techniques to benefit reduction in mice and refinement in nonhuman primates: Application to bioanalysis in toxicity studies with antibody-drug conjugates

Minimizing the number of animals in regulatory toxicity studies while achieving study objectives to support the development of future medicines contributes to good scientific and ethical practices. Recent advances in technology have enabled the development of miniaturized blood sampling methods...

Year Published: 2015Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Rodent, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Caron, A., Lelong, C., Pascual, M. H. et al. 2015. Miniaturized blood sampling techniques to benefit reduction in mice and refinement in nonhuman primates: Application to bioanalysis in toxicity studies with antibody-drug conjugates. JAALAS 54(2), 145-152.

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