Primates

Old world species includes

Vervet, grivet, macaques, java, rhesus,pig tail, snow

Old world monkey characteristics

rainforest to desert

sexual dimorphism

opposable thumb

ischeal callostities-used for sitting

Catarrhine

downfacing noses

tails length varies, never prehensile

dental formula same as humans

cheek pouch- things get stuck

Old world monkeys can convert what

VitD2 to D3 with sunlight

require less dietary protein

New world species

Marmoset

tamarin

Capuchins

Squirrel monkeys

spider monkey

New world monkey characteristic

tree dweller

not regularly feed on ground

no sexual dimorphism

thumb less opposable

New world monkeys

platyrrhine flat noses 

2 or more premolars than human

no cheek pouch may have prehensile tails

How do New world monkeys get D3

in the diet- cant use D2

require more dietary protein

monkeys become stressed by

unnecessary eye contact

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chemical restraint

ketamine can cause seizures in which animal

prosimians

which primates do not need chemical restraint

babies and young

Which species transmits Herpes B virus from a bite

Macaque- an old world monkey

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90% are subclinical carriers

Herpes simplex Virus 1-which animals are highly susceptible

Marmosets and tamarins

Clinical signs of Marmosets and tamarins with herpes simplex virus from humans

Vesiculoulcerative stomatitis, anorexia, neurological signs (ataxia, seizure) and rapid deterioration often culminating in death within days

Protocol for vaccines

Exam q6-12 months

annual fecal float

TB after 18 months

MMR q6 and 18 months

Rabies q12 month

Tetanus 3,4,18 months

Herpes titer macaques 18 months and up