Non-Human Primates

What are rhesus used for in research?

vaccine testing, pharmacology, toxicology, and infectious disease

What type of monkeys are rhesus?

old world

Are rhesus aggressive?

yes

cynomolgus

long tailed macaques

Are cynomolgus aggressive?

less aggressive and being used more

What is unique of cynomolgus?

free of herpes B and pathogenic retroviruses

What unique anatomical feature do rhesus have?

cheek pouches

What kind of monkeys are cynomolgus?

old world

old world monkeys

narrow nose, thumbs, no tail, needs vitamin C, 2 premolar teeth on each side

new world monkeys

flat nose, tail, no menstrual cycle, need high protein/vit C & D, 3 premolars on each side

enrichment

social housing, climbing, toys, human interaction, puzzle feeders

new world monkey diet

25% protein 9% fat

old world monkey diets

15% protein and 5% fat

temp

64-84 degrees F

humidity

30-70%

ventilation

10-15 air changes per hour

lighting

12-14 hours per day

restraint

chemical, squeeze cage, grasp upper arms above the elbows, arms behind back

drug administration

yogurt and juice for oral meds; SC, IM, IV

Which monkeys require a higher dose of anesthesia?

New world monkeys