Publications

Adult female rhesus macaque responses to novel objects

At least half of the [single-housed] subjects used each of the objects presented [plastic ball, ring and block]. The large behavioral variation both within and between monkeys suggests individual preferences for objects, and indicates the need for long-term evaluation on...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Line, S. W., Clarke, A. S., Markowitz, H. 1989. Adult female rhesus macaque responses to novel objects. Lab Animal 18(4), 33-35, 37 & 39-40.

Evaluation of attempts to enrich the environment of single-caged non-human primates

A review of early studies of enrichment for single-housed primates. Our experience with cage toys suggests that after a very short time (a few days or less), most macaques will lose interest in the objects that are offered. Rhesus macaques...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Line, S. W., Markowitz, H., Morgan, K. N. et al. 1989. Evaluation of attempts to enrich the environment of single-caged non-human primates. In: Animal Care and Use in Behavioral Research: Regulation, Issues, and Applications . Driscoll, J. W. (ed), 103-117. Animal Welfare Information Center National Agricultural Library , Beltsville, MD.

Free-environment rooms as alternative housing for squirrel monkeys

Individual and gang cages were removed from two conventional colony rooms and the monkeys [11 females and 5 males] were simply released into the rooms. ... Immediately following the establishment of these two free-environment rooms, a few monkeys incurred sprains...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: King, J. E. , Norwood, V. R. 1989. Free-environment rooms as alternative housing for squirrel monkeys. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 102-114. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

The effect of four types of restraint on serum ALT and AST in cynomolgus monkeys

This study showed that manual manipulation and restraint will significantly increase ALT [alanine aminotransferase] and AST [aspartate aminotransferase].

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kissinger, J. T., Landi, M. S. 1989. The effect of four types of restraint on serum ALT and AST in cynomolgus monkeys. Laboratory Animal Science 39, 496 (Abstract).

Beta-endorphin concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid of monkeys are influenced by grooming relationships

This report presents changes in the brain's opioid system contingent on grooming in monkeys.When isolated monkeys were permitted to interact in pairs, the most significant feature of their interaction was increased time spent grooming their partner. In all except one...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Keverne, E. B., Martensz, N. D., Tuite, B. 1989. Beta-endorphin concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid of monkeys are influenced by grooming relationships . Psychoneuroendocrinology 14(1-2), 155-161 .

Gumnivory – Its significance and potential use in captive wildlife management

The Black-tailed marmoset refused her medication, even hidden in her favorite food times, but accepted it when it was mixed into the gum arabic solution and offered to her in the familiar syringe. .... The Golden-headed Lion tamarins stripped off...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kelly, K., Miller, L., Newman, L. et al. 1989. Gumnivory - Its significance and potential use in captive wildlife management. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 105-114.

Gorilla introductions

A well-tested introduction protocol is outlined step-by-step.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jendry, C. 1989. Gorilla introductions. Gorilla Gazette 3(3), 5-6.

IPS International Guidelines for the acquisition, care and breeding of nonhuman primates

Illumination should be uniform and sufficient for adequate inspection of animals and safe working conditions for personnel, but not obtrusive to the well-being of the animals. p 12 Restraint procedures should be used only when less stressful alternatives are not...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: International Primatological Society 1989. IPS International Guidelines for the acquisition, care and breeding of nonhuman primates. Primate Report 25, 3-27.

Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986

Concise recommendations for the species-appropriate housing and handling of nonhuman primates. Experimental results may be influenced by environmental conditions. .... Unstable environmental conditions are likely to introduce avoidable variability into biological responses. To demonstrate any experimental response against such a...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Home Office 1989. Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals Used in Scientific Procedures. Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, UK.

Auditory enrichment for Lar gibbons, Hylobates lar, at London Zoo

Playing duets to captive gibbons resulted in increased species-typical activity and vocalisation without evidence of habituation.

Year Published: 1989Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Gibbon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Shepherdson, D., Carman, M., Bemment, N. et al. 1989. Auditory enrichment for Lar gibbons, Hylobates lar, at London Zoo. International Zoo Yearbook 28, 256-260.