Abnormal behavior in relation to cage size in rhesus monkeys.

Paulk, H. H.; Dienske, Herman; Ribbens, L. G.

doi:10.1037/0021-843x.86.1.87

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“…A salient feature of eye covering is that it was both idiosyncratic and widespread in the colony. It was idiosyncratic because each subject developed an individualized pattern, a result commonly observed in the study of abnormal behaviors (BERKSON, 1968;FITTINGHOFF, JR. et al, 1974;PAULK, DIENSKE & RIBBENS 1977 ;GOOSEN, 1981). Furthermore eye covering was observed in its general pattern, i.e., covering the eyes with hand(s), in most subjects.…”

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confidence: 93%

Descriptive and contextual analysis of eye covering behavior in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Thierry

1984

Primates

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ABSTRACT. An abnormal behavior pattern (covering the eyes with one or both hands) is studied in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). In adults, the eye covering pattern is more frequent and less variable in form than in youngsters; in addition, intermediate forms with play are observed. The frequency of eye covering increases when subjects are placed in an aversive situation (social isolation) and decreases when they perform another behavior (feeding). At the same time, eye covering increases in the evening due to the anticipation of light-dark transition by subjects. The spread of eye covering by way of social transmission is considered.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 93%

Descriptive and contextual analysis of eye covering behavior in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Thierry

1984

Primates

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“…Significant space is required if animals are to display natural behaviour including general and more rapid locomotion such as chasing, an important component of normal aggressive or play behaviour. Where insufficient space is provided, in addition to hampering the expression of natural behaviour, stereotypic and other abnormal behaviour may develop and be exhibited in stressful situations (Chamove, 1989a,b;Draper and Bernstein, 1963;Paulk et al, 1977). Research into, and the promotion of, larger cage sizes has been limited both due to contradictory findings and the substantial resource (financial cost) implications (Wilson, 1982;Woolverton et al, 1989).…”

Section: Cage Sizementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Care needs to be taken in interpreting the results of some studies (e.g. Paulk et al, 1977) as isolated animals may have been used and the apparent deterioration in behaviour found in restricted space may be confounded by social and developmental factors (Ruppenthal and Sackett, 1979).…”

Section: Cage Sizementioning

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Enrichment and aggression in primates

Honess

Marín

2006

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews

109

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“…The quality of space is also important, since even large enclosures can be of limited value to the animals if they are unable to make good use of the space available (Paulk et al 1977). Thus, enclosure design needs to be related to the natural habitat, social structure and behaviour of the species, with provision of suitable areas for climbing, resting, vertical flight, refuge, foraging and exercise.…”

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Refinements in husbandry, care and common procedures for non-human primates

Jennings

Buchanan‐Smith

Gamble³

et al. 2009

Lab Anim

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Preface Whenever animals are used in research, minimizing pain and distress and promoting good welfare should be as important an objective as achieving the experimental results. This is important for humanitarian reasons, for good science, for economic reasons and in order to satisfy the broad legal principles in international legislation. It is possible to refine both husbandry and procedures to minimize suffering and improve welfare in a number of ways, and this can be greatly facilitated by ensuring that up-to-date information is readily available. The need to provide such information led the British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation (BVAAWF), the Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments (FRAME), the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) to establish a Joint Working Group on Refinement (JWGR) in the UK. The chair is Professor David Morton and the secretariat is provided by the RSPCA. This report is the ninth in the JWGR series. The RSPCA is opposed to the use of animals in experiments that cause pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm and together with FRAME has particular concerns about the continued use of non-human primates. The replacement of primate experiments is a primary goal for the RSPCA and FRAME. However, both organizations share with others in the Working Group, the common aim of replacing primate experiments wherever possible, reducing suffering and improving welfare while primate use continues. The reports of the refinement workshops are intended to help achieve these aims. This report produced by the British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation (BVAAWF)/Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments (FRAME)/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) Joint Working Group on Refinement (JWGR) sets out practical guidance on refining the husbandry and care of non-human primates (hereinafter primates) and on minimizing the adverse effects of some common procedures. It provides a valuable resource to help understand the physical, social and behavioural characteristics and needs of individual primates, and is intended to develop and complement the existing literature and legislative guidelines. Topics covered include refinements in housing, husbandry and common procedures such as restraint, identification and sampling, with comprehensive advice on issues such as primate communication, assessing and facilitating primate wellbeing, establishing and maintaining social groups, environmental and nutritional enrichment and animal passports. The most commonly used species are the key focus of this resource, but its information and recommendations are generally applicable to other species, provided that relevant individual species characteristics are taken into account.

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Abnormal behavior in relation to cage size in rhesus monkeys.

Cited by 55 publications

References 9 publications

Descriptive and contextual analysis of eye covering behavior in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Descriptive and contextual analysis of eye covering behavior in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Enrichment and aggression in primates

Refinements in husbandry, care and common procedures for non-human primates

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