Training common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to co-operate during routine laboratory procedures: Reliability and time investment (2002)

McKinley, J., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Morris, K.

Abstract

Nine pairs of ... marmosets were target trained to allow in-homecage weighing and six pairs were trained to provide urine samples on request. Behavioural data showed that increased positive interactions with humans as a consequence of training reduced stress as indicated by significantly less scent-marking, self-scratching and tsk and phee vocalisation. ... Data collection with trained animals was significantly faster than using standard techniques.