Authors : Alejandra Ibanez-Contreras, Braulio Hernandez-Godinez, Sergio A. Reyes-Pantoja, Andrea Jimenez-Garcia, Erika Morales-Cruz, Tonatiuh P. Justo-Juarez and Alfonso Galvan-Montano
Abstract: Normal hematological and biochemical values are vital for sanitary assistance in a breeding population of rhesus monkeys. It is essential to count with a wide spectrum of biochemical and hematological references in geriatric rhesus populations, these values provide a refining management techniques used in these animals for biomedical research. The objective was to evaluate the health status of a rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) geriatric population in captivity for the purpose of biomedical research through the evaluation of physiological constants, body composition and serological studies hematological and biochemical tests. Twelve non human primates, 6 geriatric monkeys (20-28 years old) and 6 adult monkeys (10-15 years old) were used. The researcher was divided in two phases. According to the performed study, phase one consisted on the evaluation of physiological constants as well as the body composition and phase two consisted of the realization of serological studies. Statistically significant differences were observed in the physiological constant evaluation and in the blood chemistry for females and males as well as changes in body composition of males. No statistically significant differences were seen in the hematological tests for both groups. These results provide a framework for the proper management and refinement of applied techniques performed in geriatric rhesus monkeys.
Alejandra Ibanez-Contreras, Braulio Hernandez-Godinez, Sergio A. Reyes-Pantoja, Andrea Jimenez-Garcia, Erika Morales-Cruz, Tonatiuh P. Justo-Juarez and Alfonso Galvan-Montano, 2011. Clinical Evaluation in Geriatric Rhesus Monkeys (Macaca mulatta): Through Serological Studies and Physiological Constants in Captivity. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 10: 3281-3286.