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Enrichment and nonhuman primates: "first, do no harm".

Randall J Nelson1, Timothy D Mandrell

  • 1Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA.

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|March 19, 2005
PubMed
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Effective nonhuman primate enrichment programs require species-specific expertise and collaboration among principal investigators, veterinarians, and animal care staff. These programs aim for mutual benefit, adhering to the principle of "First, do no harm."

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Area of Science:

  • Primate Welfare
  • Animal Behavior
  • Veterinary Science

Background:

  • Following key publications and legislation, numerous nonhuman primate enrichment programs have been established.
  • However, documented evidence of their successes and failures remains scarce.
  • This highlights a need for better understanding and dissemination of enrichment program outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss general principles of nonhuman primate enrichment.
  • To outline enrichment program goals from the perspectives of various stakeholders.
  • To identify recent information sources relevant to primate welfare.

Main Methods:

  • Review of general principles in nonhuman primate enrichment.
  • Analysis of stakeholder perspectives on enrichment goals.

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  • Compilation of recently published resources on primate welfare.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful enrichment programs are best developed and managed by interdisciplinary teams with species-specific knowledge.
    • Key stakeholders typically include principal investigators, animal care and use committee members, veterinarians, and animal care staff.
    • A commonality among effective programs is a collaborative, team-based approach.

    Conclusions:

    • Enrichment programs should be designed and implemented by teams with species-specific expertise.
    • Collaboration among all stakeholders (investigators, IACUCs, vets, staff) is crucial for program success.
    • The guiding principle for all enrichment activities should be to benefit the animals and "First, do no harm."