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Nonhuman primates and the practitioner.

W C Satterfield1, W R Voss

  • 1University of Texas System Cancer Center, Veterinary Resources Division, Bastrop.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|September 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

This guide offers private practitioners a practical introduction to nonhuman primate medicine, covering handling, restraint, preventive care, and common diseases for better animal welfare.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Primatology
  • Animal Husbandry

Background:

  • Nonhuman primates are increasingly kept as pets, necessitating specialized veterinary knowledge.
  • Private practitioners often lack specific training in nonhuman primate medicine.
  • Understanding unique husbandry and medical needs is crucial for these animals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a foundational understanding of nonhuman primate medicine for veterinarians in private practice.
  • To outline practical approaches to examination, restraint, and preventive care.
  • To identify and discuss common diseases encountered in nonhuman primates.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established veterinary practices and literature specific to nonhuman primates.
  • Description of general handling and safe restraint techniques.
  • Discussion of preventive medicine strategies and common disease presentations.

Main Results:

  • A framework for approaching nonhuman primate examinations is presented.
  • Effective methods for animal restraint are detailed.
  • Key aspects of preventive medicine and husbandry are outlined.
  • Common pathological conditions and their management are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • This article equips private practitioners with essential knowledge for managing nonhuman primate health.
  • Implementing described practices can improve the quality of care and welfare for nonhuman primates.
  • Further specialized training resources may be beneficial for complex cases.

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