Laboratory Animals > Volume 29, Number 3 > Pp. 244-249

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Guidelines and legal codes for the welfare of non-human primates in biomedical research

Trevor B. Poole

Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, 8 Hamilton Close, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3QO, UK

Recommendations have been drawn up in different countries for the housing of non-human primates. Four of them are compared and it is clear that there is little consistency with regard to spatial allowances or suitable temperature and humidity ranges. Often the cage sizes quoted are incompatible with requirements to meet the behavioural needs of the animals. Only one provides guidance on primates' different social needs. To achieve greater consistency and credibility, guidelines should be regularly revised to include advances in our knowledge of the animals' needs.

Key Words: PRIMATES • HOUSING-TEMPERATURE • HUMIDITY • SPACE • SOCIAL NEEDS • GUIDELINES

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