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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