The psychological well-being of nonhuman primates

Descripción

"A 1985 amendment to the Animal Welfare Act requires those who keep nonhuman primates to develop and follow appropriate plans for promoting the animals psychological well-being the amendment however, provides few specifies." "The Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates recommends practical approaches to meeting those requirements. It focuses on what is known about the psychological needs of primates and makes suggestions for assessing and promoting their well-being." "This volume examines the elements of an effective care program - social companionship, opportunities for species-typical activity, housing and sanitation, and daily care routines - and provides a helpful checklist for designing a plan for promoting psychological well-being."--Jacket.