Basics of macaque pediatrics

It is clear that raising infants with their mothers and family group is ideal for their appropriate development. When this is not feasible, it is necessary to try to detect abnormalities beforehand and avoid circumstances that can be detrimental to the animal’s social and reproductive behavior. It is of great importance to try to simulate as much as possible an environment adequate enough to develop a species-specific behavior. Multiple measurements and parameters exist to evaluate macaque infants. Although infants are vulnerable to multiple health problems, with effort and dedication and 24-hour care, many times these can be corrected.