Utilization of training techniques to minimize distress and facilitate the treatment of a chronically ill macaque (2001)

Nelms, R., Davis, B. K., Tansey, G. et al.

Abstract

In order to permit the more frequent measurement of blood glucose, at times up to eight measurements a day, with minimal or no distress to the animal, we trained the monkey [long-tailed macaque with unspecified gender] to voluntarily present the hand and accept a finger stick for the collection of blood. The animal was also trained to voluntarily receive the subcutaneous injections of insulin without the use of undue restraint.