Rhesus diet smoothies (2006)

Potratz, K. R., Boettcher, C.

Abstract

There are a number of situations in which non-human primates need a special diet to provide additional calories. The receipe for a Chow Smoothie for Rhesus macaques is described and consists in incorporating the animal's regular food, tailoring the smoothie to the individual animal's needs, and adding specific supplements, medications, and different flavors. The smoothie was tested on 40 Rhesus macaques ranging in age from 2 to 25 years.