Chapter 39. Old World Monkeys
- Robert Hubrecht,
- James Kirkwood
Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch39
Copyright © 2010 the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
Book Title
The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, Eighth Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Wolfensohn, S. (2010) Old World Monkeys, in The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, Eighth Edition (eds R. Hubrecht and J. Kirkwood), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch39
Editor Information
UFAW, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire AL4 8AN, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
- Published Print: 26 MAR 2010
Book Series:
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405175234
Online ISBN: 9781444318777
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- Old World monkeys' - geographical origin from Asia and Africa;
- social organisation and normal behaviour;
- simplified classification of primates;
- sources, supply, conservation status, transportation;
- physical environment, where captive primates are housed - an essential element;
- species of primates used in laboratory - social animals that live in family groups or large troops;
- analysis of wild primate activity budgets - showing more time is given to foraging;
- health-screening programme;
- telemetry, frequently used in studies involving primates;
- anaesthesia, analgesia and post-operative care
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
General biology
General husbandry
Laboratory procedures
Use in research
Welfare
Future developments
Euthanasia
Record keeping
References