Introducing macaques to novel housing systems mid-experiment: Proactive behavioral management (2007)

Coke, C. S., Priddy, E., Wright, J. et al.

Abstract

The primary concern was that the novelty of increased vertical space within the new housing system would cause the macaques to be less motivated to transition to the restrainer and/or perform experimental tasks mid-experiment. .. A cage conditioning plan was created using positive reinforcement techniques to train the macaques to return to their home cage. .. Eighty-five percent (35 of the 41) macaques required less than 6 training sessions. .. the animals continued to voluntarily enter their restrainers and transfer boxes, and remained motivated to work.