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Appendix A
Non-Human Primate
Environmental Enhancement/ Enrichment
This appendix must be appended to each protocol involving the use of nonhuman
primates.
Nonhuman primates must have their physical environments enhanced/enriched by
providing means of expressing non-injurious, species-typical activities. The Animal
Welfare Act (9 CFR 3.81) states that research facilities “must develop, document, and
follow an appropriate plan for environment enhancement adequate to promote the
psychological well-being of nonhuman primates”.
The default position of USDA and OLAW is that non-human primates must be socially
housed. The Guide (2011) states, “… nonhuman primates should normally have social
housing (i.e., in compatible pairs or in larger groups of compatible animals)”.
Exemptions to the social housing requirement must be based on strong scientific
justification approved by the IACUC or for a specific veterinary or behavioral reason.
The Laboratory Animal Facilities provides an active plan of environmental
enrichment that includes cage complexities (tunnels, barrels), social interaction,
fruit/vegetable supplements, foraging, and manipulative devices/toys. Unless
otherwise, specified, the LAF will provide all available forms of enrichment.
1. Enrichment Techniques
Are there any enrichment forms/techniques that are included in this protocol?
☐No ☐Yes
2. Description
Describe the above techniques.
3. Exemption from Enrichment
Are there any forms of enrichment/enhancement that should not be used in this
study?
☐No ☐Yes
4. Justification for Exemption
If Yes, provide complete justification for this exemption.
Exemption from social/pair housing:
Exemption from other forms of enrichment:
2016
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Appendix A
2016
Non-Human Primate
Environmental Enhancement/ Enrichment
Appendix A