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Implementation of an enrichment rack for singly housed male nonhuman primates (2011)

Wood, L. L., Boyd, A. M., Rose, R. et al.

Abstract

The racks provide four different levels of horizontal bars where manipulanda can be hung. .. The racks are positioned in front of a 4-caged housing system. .. The enrichment racks have produced an increase in species-specific behaviors, while decreasing unwanted atypical behaviors in singly housed males of undefined species. No data included.

Published
2011

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

Citation
Wood, L. L., Boyd, A. M., Rose, R. et al. 2011. Implementation of an enrichment rack for singly housed male nonhuman primates. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 732 (Abstract #PS54).

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