Abstract
Nonhuman primates are maintained in a variety of ways, from the indoor single-cage system to large enclosures and islands. The housing method selected is usually governed by the intended use of the animals. Climatic conditions are also a major factor when selecting the type of housing to be employed. The single-cage system is usually employed when frequent access to the animal is required. A variety of systems are used to house small groups of primates, including indoor pens in climate-controlled facilities, indoor-outdoor pens, corn cribs, and outdoor gang cages. These facilities are used for housing small breeding colonies, usually one male and several females, and for the long-term holding of small groups of animals. Larger colonies of primates are housed in outdoor enclosures, commonly referred to as corrals, and on islands.
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Goodwin, W.J. (1986). Corral Breeding of Nonhuman Primates. In: Benirschke, K. (eds) Primates. Proceedings in Life Sciences. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-4918-4_21
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