Primates- vet 215

lab animals vet 215

how long is a non-human primate quarantined for?

60 days

___ world primates have prehensile tails

New

Which human viral disease is contagious to non-human primates

a. measles

b. tetanus

c. retrovirus

d. salmonellosis

a. measles

Tuberculosis in the non-human primate presents a major zoonotic risk to humans. The anatomical location for intradermal testing in non-human primates is the:

upper eyelid

Name the new world primates

squirrel monkey

owl monkey

spider monkey

marmoset

tamarin

cebus spp. (capuchins)/organ-grinder monkeys

Name the old world primates

Rhesus monkey

cynomolgus monkey

pig tailed monkey

African green monkey

baboons

patas monkey

What is the most common non-human primate used in research:

rhesus macaque

_______ world primates have ischial callosities?

old

Where are old world primates found

S. Africa and SE asia

Where are new world primates found

S. America and C. America

1970 regulations led to

import restrictions

establishment of primate centers

sharing among facilities

Define allogrooming

grooming of other

NWP require what in their housing

nesting boxes

What are some considerations for primate housing

large

indoor and outdoor areas

strong

locking

Most non-human primates are _____ (diet)

omnivores

TPR for rhesus*

t:98.6-103.1F

p: 120-180bpm

RR 35-50bpm

wgt 6-11kg

life span 20-30 years

All but what non-human primate are pentadactyl

spider monkeys

What do OWPs have that NWPs dont?

cheek pouches

ischial callosities

NWPs menstruate. T/F

False

Which type of primate has sex skin?

OWPs

Gestation of primates

150-200 days

What chemical restraint is used for primates

ketamine hydrochloride

How many negative tests are sometimes needed for TB tests

5

All pathogens are present and can cause disease. They are all potentially zoonotic. T/F

True

What causes tuberculosis

mycobacteriu, tuberculosis

what is the tx for tuberculosis

euthanized if positive test result

How is tuberculin injected for TB testing

intradermal

Bloody nose syndrome primarily affects what primate more

cynimolgus macaques

Herpesvirus simiae is common and zoonotic but causes what in humans

fatal encephalomyelitis