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Low light intensity decreases the fertility of Callithrix jacchus (1986)

Heger, W., Merker, H.-J., Neubert, D.

Abstract

Improvement of the light fixtures in both rooms doubled the lighting force and increased the breeding rate during the following 12 months approximately 20% in the upper and 130% in the lower cages.

Published
1986

Animal Type
Macaque, Nonhuman Primate
Topic
Husbandry & Management

Citation
Heger, W., Merker, H.-J., Neubert, D. 1986. Low light intensity decreases the fertility of Callithrix jacchus. Primate Report 14, 260 (Abstract).

Full Article
https://refinementdatabase.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/low-light-intensity-decreases-the-fertility-of-callithrix-jacchus.pdf

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