Macaques Flashcards
The identification of what has been shown to be a useful tool in differentiating between macaques of Chinese versus Indian origin, or confirming geographic origin in medical records of rhesus monkeys with uncertain origin.
Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)
Catarrhine refers to (Old/New World primates) while Platyrrhine refers to (Old/New World primates)
Catarrhine: Old World
Platyrrhine: New world
New World, Old World, or both: Ischial callosities Require vitamin D3/cannot utilize vitamin D2 Can utilize vitamin D2 Hemochorial placentation Cheek pouches Estrous cycles Menstrual cycles
Ischial callosities- OWP
Require vitamin D3/cannot utilize vitamin D2: NWP
Can utilize vitamin D2: OWP
Hemochorial placentation: Both
Cheek pouches: OWP
Estrous cycles: NWP (except Cebus spp, which menstruate)
Menstrual cycles: OWP
Dental formula for rhesus and cynomolgus monkeys
32 teeth total; 2-1-2-3
T/F: Rhesus and cynomolgus macaques are poor swimmers
False- can swim from 2 days of age
T/F: In the wild, both rhesus and cynos exist primarily in male-dominated, multimale-multifemale groups
True
macaques adhere to a strict hierarchical class system with the dominant male changing groups every few years, while _____ macaques have a less stringent hierarchical dominance ranking and groups are often led by a number of high ranking males
Rhesus
Cynomolgus
_____ macaques are seasonal breeders, while _____ macaques can breed throughout the year
Rhesus
Cynomolgus
What is the gestation period for rhesus macaques? Cynos?
134 days (both spp)
How long is the menstrual cycle for rhesus? Cynos?
28 days (both spp)
Sexual maturity in male/female rhesus? Cynos?
Rhesus: 6.5/ 4.5
Cynos: 5.5/3.5
Estrus lasts ____ days in rhesus and _____ days in cynos
Rhesus: 9.5 days
Cynos: 11 days
All Macaca spp are of CITES status _____, except for _________, which is CITES status _____
II
Macaca silenus, the Lion-tailed macaque
I
In the indoor environment, the recommended temperature range for nonhuman primates is _____, with a relative humidity between _____ and _____. Allowances should be made for the TNZ of individual species, for example, marmosets and tamarins should be kept at a minimum of ____ % humidity.
64-84 degrees F
30-70%
50%
______ macaques are mainly vegetarian, while ______ are omnivorous
vegetarian, while ______ are omnivorous
Rhesus
Cynomolgus
What extra precautions should be taken prior to feeding when soaking/softening monkey biscuits?
Soak in fruit juice, as water tends to degrade vitamin C
When feeding commercial monkey biscuits, approximately how much biscuit are most monkeys fed by bodyweight (%)
2-4% of bodyweight
The different responses of Indian vs. Chinese macaques to _____ (infectious agent) illustrates the need to know the source/country of origin of macaques on study
SIV
Name 3 factors that make rhesus macaques an excellent model for HIV vaccine research
1) Genetic similarity to humans
2) Susceptibility to SIV
3) Homology to the human MHC class I, II, and TRC genes
_____ macaques have become the standard macaque model in pharmaceutical research in large part due to their availability through importers and the development of large breeding facilities in source countries
Cynomolgus
T/F: The genomes have been sequenced for both rhesus and cynomolgus macaques
True
What non-cyno/non-rhesus macaques have…
_____ are used as a model of HIV/SHIV research, gene therapy, and immunology studies
_____ have contributed to research on balding and behavior
_____ has been used as a model for Kyasanur Forest disease and in reproductive biology
Macaca nemestrina (pigtailed) Macaca arctoides (stumptailed) Macaca radiata (bonnet)
What regulation required the research community to develop documents and follow an appropriate plan for environmental enhancement that would promote the psychological wellbeing of NHPs
The 1985 Amendment to the Animal Welfare Act
In what important way to Guide recommendations differ from AWR recommendations in regards to caging size for NHPs?
The Guide states that optimal cage measurements should not be based solely on floor space (ie: space allowances should be derived from performance standards)