BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES

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This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Behavioral management programs for captive nonhuman primates include the application of environmental enrichment techniques, socialization strategies, and animal training procedures to promote the psychological well-being of the animals. Various aspects of behavioral management programs will benefit from scientific evaluation, and this project includes a diversity of such evaluations. One study was a comprehensive survey was completed to document the current state of behavioral management at a large number of laboratory facilities housing nonhuman primates. Another study synthesized behavioral and veterinary literature to describe best practices for preparing chimpanzees for participation in biomedical research to reduce distress and to improve the quality of the chimpanzee as an animal model. Those directing behavioral management programs grapple with treating a variety of behavioral pathologies. Another study reviewed treatment techniques that have been applied to treat similar behavioral pathologies in humans, and to consider whether these techniques might be applicable to nonhuman primates. A final study was a synthesis of behavioral management issues related to the rearing of young chimpanzees, and the long-term behavioral consequences of different rearing strategies.