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Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research: Biology and Management

Bennett, Bruce Taylor

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • List of Contributorsix
  • Prefacexi
  • List of Reviewers for Chapters in This Volumexiii
  • Chapter 1. History1
  • I. Human and Nonhuman Primates to 19601
  • II. Establishment of Primate Centers: Crossing the Threshold4
  • III. 1960–1980: Period of Growth in a World of Increasing Constraints6
  • IV. 1980s and 1990s: Progress Paying Off in Face of Serious Challenges10
  • V. Looking Toward the Future12
  • References12
  • Chapter 2. Laws, Regulations, and Policies15
  • I. Introduction16
  • II. National Laws, Regulations, and Policies16
  • III. International Laws Affecting Acquisition or Use of Nonhuman Primates21
  • IV. Organizations Whose Policies Affect International Acquisition and Use of Nonhuman Primates and O24
  • Appendix: Organizations and Sources of Documents30
  • References31
  • Chapter 3. Taxonomy33
  • I. Introduction33
  • II. Higher Order Classification34
  • III. The Prosimians: Suborder Prosimii34
  • IV. Tarsiers: Suborder Tarsioidea, Family Tarsiidae35
  • References47
  • Chapter 4. Functional Morphology49
  • I. Introduction50
  • II. Morphological Definition of Primate Order51
  • III. Sexual Dimorphism51
  • IV. Growth and Development51
  • V. Body Size and Integument53
  • VI. Head and Neck Morphology54
  • VII. Back and Spine Morphology60
  • VIII. Limb Morphology62
  • IX. Thoracic Morphology68
  • X. Abdominal and Pelvic Morphology69
  • XI. Perineal Morphology72
  • XII. Conclusions73
  • References74
  • Selected Readings75
  • Chapter 5. Study of Primate Social Behavior77
  • I. Introduction77
  • II. Levels of Behavioral Analysis78
  • III. Definition of Primate Societies79
  • IV. General Statement on Primate Social Structures81
  • V. Taxonomic Generalities in Social Structure and Organization82
  • VI. Methodology Used in Study of Behavior88
  • VII. Applied Behavioral Analysis92
  • VIII. Conclusions98
  • References98
  • Chapter 6. Environmental Enrichment and Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates101
  • I. Introduction101
  • II. Definition of Problem Areas102
  • III. Significant Dimensions of Enrichment108
  • IV. Summary110
  • References111
  • Chapter 7. Primate Conservation113
  • I. Introduction113
  • II. Primary Threats to Wild Primates115
  • III. Patterns of Primate Use117
  • IV. Primate Population Status118
  • V. Methods of Conservation124
  • VI. Conclusions127
  • References127
  • Chapter 8. Genetics of Nonhuman Primates129
  • I. Introduction129
  • II. Genetic Relationships of Nonhuman Primate Species and Man130
  • III. Genetic Markers132
  • IV. Genetic Management Applications137
  • V. Development of Animal Models140
  • References143
  • Chapter 9. Reproductive Biology147
  • I. Introduction147
  • II. Puberty148
  • III. Estrous and Menstrual Cycles155
  • IV. Pregnancy161
  • V. Parturition166
  • VI. Lactation168
  • VII. Reproductive Senescence173
  • VIII. Male176
  • References182
  • Chapter 10. Housing193
  • I. History193
  • II. Primary Housing Design194
  • III. Group Housing199
  • References205
  • Selected Readings205
  • Chapter 11. Nutrition211
  • I. Introduction211
  • II. Nutrient Requirements212
  • III. Dietary Diversity among Primates212
  • IV. Required Nutrients213
  • V. Diets for Captive Nonhuman Primates and Special Considerations233
  • VI. Conclusion237
  • References237
  • Chapter 12. Animal Identification and Record Keeping: Current Practice and Use249
  • I. Introduction249
  • II. Animal Identification249
  • III. Record Keeping250
  • IV. Data Standardization251
  • V. Reports and Analyses252
  • VI. Summary253
  • References253
  • Chapter 13. Medical Management255
  • Part A. Preventive Medicine257
  • I. Introduction257
  • II. Quarantine258
  • III. Husbandry Measures Contributing to Preventive Health261
  • IV. Daily Health Observations263
  • V. Disease Surveillance264
  • VI. Disease Prophylaxis267
  • References269
  • Part B. Collection of Biological Samples and Therapy Administration270
  • I. Introduction270
  • II. Fluid Collection271
  • III. Tissue Collection277
  • IV. Therapy Administration282
  • References283
  • Part C. Restraint286
  • I. Introduction286
  • II. Physical Restraint287
  • III. Restraint Devices288
  • IV. Chemical Immobilization for Restraint293
  • V. Conclusion295
  • References295
  • Part D. Surgical Management297
  • I. Introduction297
  • II. Pre- and Postoperative Considerations297
  • III. Abdominal Procedures298
  • IV. Miscellaneous Procedures301
  • References302
  • Part E. Special Techniques304
  • I. Introduction304
  • II. Administration Procedures304
  • III. Collection Procedures306
  • IV. Physiological Monitoring309
  • V. Imaging Techniques309
  • VI. Fiber-Optic Technology313
  • VII. Ultrasonography313
  • References314
  • Part F. Critical Care316
  • I. Introduction316
  • II. Management321
  • III. Transfusion329
  • IV. Wound Management330
  • V. Nutrition333
  • References334
  • Chapter 14. Breeding335
  • I. Introduction335
  • II. Breeding Colonies336
  • III. Detection of Estrus and Menses344
  • IV. Detection of Ovulation345
  • V. Detection and Monitoring of Pregnancy347
  • VI. Prenatal Growth and Development352
  • VII. Maternal Changes with Pregnancy354
  • VIII. Prenatal Mortality356
  • IX. Parturition358
  • X. Peri- and Postnatal Assessments360
  • XI. Lactation and Mother–Infant Interaction361
  • XII. Rearing of Young362
  • XIII. Postnatal Growth362
  • XIV. Male Reproductive Parameters364
  • XV. Ovulation Induction366
  • XVI. In Vitro Fertilization366
  • XVII. Genetics367
  • References368
  • Chapter 15. Biosafety375
  • Part A. General Biosafety Considerations377
  • I. Introduction377
  • II. Disease Prevention378
  • III. Facilities Management384
  • IV. Equipment387
  • V. Personnel Management387
  • VI. Veterinary Care, Animal Health, and Husbandry Practices389
  • Part B. Zoonoses, Biohazards, and Other Health Risks391
  • I. Introduction391
  • II. Viral Diseases391
  • III. Bacterial Diseases402
  • IV. Spirochetal Diseases406
  • V. Mycoplasmal Diseases406
  • VI. Rickettsial Diseases407
  • VII. Chlamydial Diseases407
  • VIII. Mycotic Diseases407
  • IX. Parasitic Diseases408
  • X. Allergic Diseases411
  • XI. Physical Injury412
  • Part C. Model Occupational Health Program for Persons Working with Nonhuman Primates412
  • I. Introduction412
  • II. Participants412
  • III. Components412
  • IV. Records414
  • V. Educational Program414
  • VI. Health Services/Personnel414
  • References414
  • Index421
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780120886616
  • ISBN-13 9780080537641
  • Author Bennett, Bruce Taylor
  • Category Technology & Engineering
  • Subject Animal Husbandry

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This book represents the most comprehensive publication of its type on nonhuman primates. It also provides basic information on the biology and management of primates for anyone responsible for the care and use of these animals. A related book on primate diseases will be published in 1996.

Key Features
* Stresses the following major topics:
* Biology and medical management
* Reproductive physiology and breeding
* Nutrition
* Biohazards