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Association of Primate Veterinarians’ guidelines for nonhuman primate restraint (2019)

Association of Primate Veterinarians.

Abstract

The Association of Primate Veterinarians (APV) recognizes that several forms of restraint, including physical and chemical, are necessary for the safe handling of nonhuman primates (NHPs). The following guidelines aim to provide information to researchers, animal caregivers, veterinarians, and institutional animal care and use committees (IACUCs) on safe and humane restraint for primates.

Published
2019

Animal Type
Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)
Topic
Restraint

Citation
Association of Primate Veterinarians. 2019. Association of Primate Veterinarians' guidelines for nonhuman primate restraint. JAALAS 58(3), 282-284.

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