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Common Husbandry, Housing, and Animal Care Practices

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Animal care in facilities housing nonhuman primates has undergone a transformation in the past two decades, as the scientific community has learned more about the effects of husbandry practices on behavior and physiology of captive nonhuman primates. Today, husbandry consists of more than simply feeding animals and removing waste. Husbandry practices cover all aspects of animal care, from ensuring the animals’ nutritional needs to providing adequate shelter, monitoring the health of the animals, and refining procedures so that they reduce stress and distress. As such, husbandry is integral to providing optimal animal welfare. This chapter will summarize four main areas of husbandry (health monitoring, nutrition, shelter, and humane handling) and discuss how each can influence aspects of the welfare of captive nonhuman primates living in a research environment.

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We thank Alona Kvitky, Daniel Gottlieb, and Allison Heagerty for useful discussions, and the dedicated animal care technicians at the Oregon and Tulane National Primate Research Centers, who provide the best possible environment for the monkeys. We would also like to thank our colleague, Dr. Kirk Andrews, who was always a strong advocate for the welfare of the animals. Support is acknowledged from the Oregon National Primate Research Center, 8P51OD011092, and the Tulane National Primate Research Center, 2P51 OD011104.

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Coleman, K., Timmel, G., Prongay, K., Baker, K.C. (2023). Common Husbandry, Housing, and Animal Care Practices. In: Robinson, L.M., Weiss, A. (eds) Nonhuman Primate Welfare. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-82708-3_14

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