These lambs are part of a maternal nutrition study. Whenever possible, lambs involved in research studies are raised with their mothers where they undergo normal social and emotional development. If a study requires hand-rearing, it must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), a…
Two juvenile rhesus macaques explore their environment while being observed as part of an animal enrichment and behavior study at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. Infants typically stay with their mothers for up to a year and are then socially housed with their peers.
Research technician prepares a pregnant female marmoset for an ultrasound at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. Because they are acclimated to careful handling through positive reinforcement they are not anesthetized and do not experience any stress during the procedure. They know and trust their caretakers.
This is a baby titi monkey with her father. Titi monkeys are highly social animals and live in family groups that include mother, father and baby.
A family of research monkeys enjoy some Halloween pumpkins. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are provided both as nutrition and as enrichment. The monkeys like to break apart the pumpkins and pick out the seeds. It is a delicious and fun treat.
Brick in the Wall (2017) is part of the Love Letter Series which connects the inspiring and impactful stories of patients’ lives and legacies with animal-based research. This video shares the story of Joshua Frase, his life and his legacy. You’ll learn about Joshua, his family, the research…
Liviya (2016) is part of the Love Letter Series which connects the inspiring and impactful stories of patients’ lives and legacies with animal-based research. In this episode, you’ll hear about how Liviya and her family are a bright and shining example of the word "hope". When families are met with…
Dogs in research are provided with a variety of toys and human interaction. These dogs are provided with stuffed toys during supervised playtime outside of their normal room. It is important to always keep dogs in research safe so only indestructible toys are provided in their home environment.
One way to ensure a positive experience for mice in research is to use the cupped handling technique when transporting them to a new cage or area. Mice are acclimated to the procedure by allowing them to explore the hands of the person picking them up. This technique…
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