IPS international guidelines for the acquisition, care and breeding of nonhuman primates
By: prepared by the Captive Care Committee, International Primatological Society ; Colleen McCann ... [et al.].
Contributors: International Primatological Society. Captive Care Committee
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: International Primatological Society
Published: 2007
Place of publication: [S.l.]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 76
Subjects: Primates; Animal welfare
Other titles: International guidelines for the acquisition, care and breeding of nonhuman primates; International Primatological Society International guidelines for the acquisition, care and breeding of nonhuman primates
Description: The captive management of nonhuman primates requires specialized care and housing that takes into account their physical, physiological, psychological, and social needs. Increased primate utilization and experimentation in both habitat and importing countries has resulted in the need for internationally accepted guidelines for primate acquisition, care and experimentation. In this way we can ensure that primates are utilized and cared for in an appropriate manner and that valid scientific results are obtained from their experimental use. These guidelines have been revised to take into account considerable advances in scientific knowledge in the field of primatology (e.g., physiological, psychological, socio-ecological and behavioral) and major changes in attitudes and practice, especially regarding animal welfare.
Notes: Title from pdf title page (viewed Nov. 11, 2010).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 54-61, 67-68, 75-76).