Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement

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.

Working with rather than against macaques during blood collection

12 adult pair-housed female, 5 adult single-housed male and 10 adult pair-housed male rhesus macaques, and 6 adult pair-housed female stump-tailed macaques were trained to cooperate during in-homecage blood collection. The total number of training sessions per animal ranged from...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2003. Working with rather than against macaques during blood collection. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6(3), 189-197.

Refinements in telemetry procedures: Seventh report of BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW Joint Working Group on Refinement, Part A

This report is intended to help scientists, animal technicians, veterinarians and members of ethics or animal care and use committees to re ne all aspects of telemetry procedures, from the project planning stage through to reporting finished research. It is...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Morton, D. B., Hawkins, P., Bevan, R. et al. 2003. Refinements in telemetry procedures: Seventh report of BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW Joint Working Group on Refinement, Part A. Laboratory Animals 37(4), 261-299.

Collecting blood from rodents: A discussion by the Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum

The question was asked: "In your own experience, what is the least disturbing technique - from the subject's point of view! - of blood collection for rodents?" In summary, it is fair to conclude the clinical and ethical concerns outweigh...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Chinchilla, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Other Rodent, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Luzzi, M., Skoumbourdis, E., Baumans, V. et al. 2005. Collecting blood from rodents: A discussion by the Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum. Animal Technology and Welfare 4, 99-102.

Chimpanzees used in research: Voluntary blood samples differ from anesthetized samples

Chimpanzees were successfully trained to cooperate during injection and blood collection.

Year Published: 2005Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J. 2005. Chimpanzees used in research: Voluntary blood samples differ from anesthetized samples. AWI Quarterly 54(3) (Summer), 15-16.