Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement

Training and remote monitoring of cardiovascular parameters in non-human primates

The use of "pre-invasive" implantable radio telemetry has revolutionized the collection of physiological data under stress-free conditions. It is now possible to measure accurately 'normal' baseline data of haemodynamic and electrical parameters in conscious and unrestrained monkeys. The use of...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schnell, C. R., Gerber, P. 1997. Training and remote monitoring of cardiovascular parameters in non-human primates. Primate Report 49, 61-70.

Behavior and salivary cortisol in gorillas housed in an all male group

Group-housed male gorillas were trained to voluntarily chew on the cotton plugs then return them to the caretaker ... Further analysis of these data may provide a better understanding of how the gorillas are perceiving and adapting to their physical...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bettinger, T., Kuhar, C., Sironen, A. et al. 1998. Behavior and salivary cortisol in gorillas housed in an all male group. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Annual Conference Proceedings, 242-246.

Tomorrow’s animal management today – semen collection in gorillas using behavioral training

Three male gorillas were trained to provide semen samples and allow a physical examination. Training was based on a standard training method - food rewards and verbal praise.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brown, C. S. 1998. Tomorrow's animal management today - semen collection in gorillas using behavioral training. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 416-418.

Collecting blood of macaques: An often overlooked variable in biomedical research

The findings of this survey suggest that many investigators do not recognize that the traditional manner of collecting blood can introduce uncontrolled stress variables into research findings, leading to increased data variability and therefore increasing the number of experimental animals...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1999. Collecting blood of macaques: An often overlooked variable in biomedical research. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 38(4), 4-5.

A few new developments in primate housing and husbandry

A major focus of this paper is an examination of the complementary role that behavioral management strategies play in the establishment and enhancement of well-defined nonhuman primate research resources. .... Additionally, I will discuss the use of positive reinforcement training...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J. 2000. A few new developments in primate housing and husbandry. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science 27(2), 103-110.

Blood collection procedure of laboratory primates: A neglected variable in biomedical research

A survey of 75 biomedical articles dealing with stress-dependent blood parameters in caged primates revealed that the conditions under which blood collection occurred were in most cases [72%] described either not at all or so haphazardly that it would be...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, HandlingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Reinhardt, A. 2000. Blood collection procedure of laboratory primates: A neglected variable in biomedical research. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 3(4), 321-333.

Training pair-housed rhesus males to cooperate during blood collection

In many laboratory studies, venipuncture (blood collection) is a routine activity. Some animal care managers assume that blood collection requires single-housing and squeezing (and stressing) the primate subjects. Not true!Here, we show a simple training procedure that is based on...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2001. Training pair-housed rhesus males to cooperate during blood collection. Primate Enrichment Network (PEN), Item #: A107.

Training macaques to voluntarily co-operate during two common procedures: Blood collection and capture of group-housed animals

Ten male, pair-housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) and six female, pair-housed stump-tailed macaques (M. arctoides) were successfully trained to actively cooperate during in-homecage venipuncture. Training was based on positive reinforcement with food-treats and vocal praise, consistent firmness, gentleness and patience....

Year Published: 2002Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Prescott, M. J. 2002. Training macaques to voluntarily co-operate during two common procedures: Blood collection and capture of group-housed animals. In: Congress of the International Primatological Society . 182-183 (Abstract). Mammalogical Society of China, Beijing, China.

Effects of training on stress-related behavior of the common marmost (Callithrix jacchus) in relation to coping with routine husbandry procedures

Using positive reinforcement, J. McKinley trained 12 common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to provide urine samples on request. The study then exposed the marmosets to mildly stressful, routine husbandry procedures (i.e., capture and weighing). The nonhuman animals spent less time inactive...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Handling, Restraint, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bassett, L., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., McKinley, J. et al. 2003. Effects of training on stress-related behavior of the common marmost (Callithrix jacchus) in relation to coping with routine husbandry procedures. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6(3), 221-233.

The restraint platform – refinement of long term restraining of dogs for experimental procedures

This short communication describes a new method for the long term restraining of dogs for experimental procedures like multiple blood sampling. The newly developed platform offers the dog a choice either to lie down, sit upright, or stand up, and...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, RestraintAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Mikkelsen, L. F., Bentsen, H., Gerlach, B. 2003. The restraint platform - refinement of long term restraining of dogs for experimental procedures. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science 30(4), 217-219.