Improving the health and well-being of laboratory macaques through proactive management.
Proactive Management to Improve Laboratory Macaque Breeding Colony Health and Well-being
This study is all about finding better ways to keep laboratory macaques happy and healthy by reducing their stress and improving their social interactions, which can help them feel more in control and safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894188 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of laboratory macaques by implementing proactive management strategies that promote predictability, opportunity, and control. The study aims to reduce stress, social aggression, and trauma among these animals by analyzing social network structures and dynamics. By utilizing innovative techniques and economic assessments, the research seeks to identify effective management procedures that minimize hospitalizations and improve overall animal welfare while also providing cost savings for primate facilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are laboratory macaques housed in breeding colonies that may experience stress and social aggression.
Not a fit: Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include non-primate species or macaques not involved in laboratory settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the health and well-being of laboratory macaques, reducing stress-related issues and enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in implementing management strategies to improve animal welfare in laboratory settings, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccowan, Brenda — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Mccowan, Brenda
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.