Sanitary aspects of handling non-human primates during transport: Report of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) Working Group on Non-human Primate Health accepted by the FELASA Board of Management, April 1997

Weber, Herbert; Berge, Eivind; Finch, Jordan; Heidt, P. J.; Hunsmann, Gerhard; Perretta, Gemma; Verschuere, Bruno

doi:10.1258/002367797780596185

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“…Since the publication in 1999 of recommendations for health monitoring of non-human primate colonies 1 science has evolved. New methodologies have been developed and priorities for health screening non-human primates (NHPs) have changed with new assessments outlined in EU directive 2010/63/EU.…”

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Revised recommendations for health monitoring of non-human primate colonies (2018): FELASA Working Group Report

Balansard¹,

Cleverley²,

Cutler³

et al. 2019

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The genetic and biological similarity between non-human primates and humans has ensured the continued use of primates in biomedical research where other species cannot be used. Health-monitoring programmes for non-human primates provide an approach to monitor and control both endemic and incoming agents that may cause zoonotic and anthroponotic disease or interfere with research outcomes. In 1999 FELASA recommendations were published which aimed to provide a harmonized approach to health monitoring programmes for non-human primates. Scientific and technological progress, understanding of non-human primates and evolving microbiology has necessitated a review and replacement of the current recommendations. These new recommendations are aimed at users and breeders of the commonly used non-human primates; Macaca mulatta (Rhesus macaque) and Macaca fascicularis (Cynomolgus macaque). In addition, other species including Callithrix jacchus (Common marmoset) Saimiri sciureus (Squirrel monkey) and others are included. The important and challenging aspects of non-human primate health-monitoring programmes are discussed, including management protocols to maintain and improve health status, health screening strategies and procedures, health reporting and certification. In addition, information is provided on specific micro-organisms and the recommended frequency of testing.

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Revised recommendations for health monitoring of non-human primate colonies (2018): FELASA Working Group Report

Balansard¹,

Cleverley²,

Cutler³

et al. 2019

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“…Regarding the good practice in laboratory work, it is essential to have sufficient information to enable a correct interpretation of all the results of this species, for handling and clinical supervision and specific protocols within many researches . Because of this, several studies have described the hematological and blood chemistry values in rhesus monkeys, considering the various factors involved in the feasibility of the results, such as age, sex, type of confinement, nutrition, health status, evaluations of a variety of drugs used in chemical restraint and, finally, the seasonal and geographical variations . Nevertheless, very little information is available about hematological and biochemical changes in pregnant rhesus monkeys; because of this problem, the main objective of this work is to present the hematological and biochemical changes in a population of 28 rhesus monkeys in their first trimester of pregnancy, living in captivity.…”

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Changes in blood parameters in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) during the first trimester of gestation

Ibáñez-Contreras¹,

Hernández-Godínez²,

Reyes-Pantoja³

et al. 2013

J of Medical Primatology

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“…Its infections have been reported in dog and human (8). However, it is not on the pathogenic bacteria list of New World monkey or Old World monkey (4).…”

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“…Recently, the infectious rate of C. mesnili is reported to be 5.2% in wild chimpanzees ( Pan troglodytes troglodytes ) in southeast Cameroon (11). C. mesnili is not on the pathogenic protozoa list of New World monkey or Old World monkey (4). Even though C. mesnili is a commensal non-pathogenic protozoan, it is important to keep laboratory monkey free from parasites because of improved health and longevity of marmosets in SPF facility (12).…”

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Detection of Chilomastix mesnili in Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) and Treatment with Metronidazole

Jeong

Park

Ryu

et al. 2019

IJPA

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Background: Recently, the use of common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) has increased in biomedical research as an animal model. This study aimed to test fecal samples to monitor bacterial and parasite infections in common marmoset at the Laboratory Animal Center of Osong Medical Innovation Foundation in Korea. Methods: To monitor bacteria and parasites in common marmoset, we tested 43 fecal samples of 43 common marmosets by culture and parasitological test in 2014. Infection by Chilomastix mesnili was determined by PCR method. Results: We identified nonpathogenic bacteria such as Proteus mirabilis and Escherichia coli in feces of normal common marmosets. Interestingly, C. mesnili was isolated from a healthy common marmoset by fecal centrifugation concentration and PCR. The monkey infected with C. mesnili was treated with metronidazole. After the treatment, C. mesnili were not found in feces using fecal centrifugation concentration and PCR. Conclusion: This is the first case report of C. mesnili infection in common marmoset. Treatment with metronidazole is found to be highly effective in eradicating C. mesnili infection in common marmoset.

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Sanitary aspects of handling non-human primates during transport: Report of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) Working Group on Non-human Primate Health accepted by the FELASA Board of Management, April 1997

Cited by 8 publications

References 2 publications

Revised recommendations for health monitoring of non-human primate colonies (2018): FELASA Working Group Report

Revised recommendations for health monitoring of non-human primate colonies (2018): FELASA Working Group Report

Changes in blood parameters in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) during the first trimester of gestation

Detection of Chilomastix mesnili in Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) and Treatment with Metronidazole

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