Handbook of Primate Husbandry and Welfare

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Designed as a practical field manual, the book presents information in a clear, accessible format using checklists, tables, illustrations, and best-practice recommendations. It addresses the needs of a wide range of primate species—from marmosets to macaques—and covers the complete spectrum of husbandry, welfare, breeding, transport, and disease prevention in captive environments.

The book covers topics including:

• Primate biology and behaviour
• Evolutionary relationship between humans and primates
• Ethics of keeping primates in captivity
• Animal welfare principles
• Legal and regulatory considerations
• Facility design and housing systems
• Indoor and outdoor environments
• Environmental enrichment
• Staff training and management
• Occupational health and safety
• Nutrition and feeding programmes
• Hand-rearing of infant primates
• Physical health assessment
• Quarantine procedures
• Health monitoring programmes
• Infectious diseases
• Husbandry-related diseases
• Sedation and routine veterinary care
• Psychological wellbeing
• Social housing and behavioural management
• Positive reinforcement training
• Breeding management
• Sourcing and transportation of primates
• Biosecurity and quarantine protocols

Combining animal welfare science with practical husbandry recommendations, this handbook serves as an invaluable resource for professionals responsible for the care of captive primates. It promotes evidence-based management practices that improve animal welfare while supporting veterinary care, research, and conservation programmes.

Who is this book for?

• Zoo veterinarians
• Laboratory animal veterinarians
• Wildlife veterinarians
• Animal care technicians
• Zoo keepers
• Primate researchers
• Veterinary students
• Professionals responsible for captive primate welfare