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May 2018 in “Housing Theory and Society” This article discusses defining criteria of social housing and proposes a new definition, without reporting new results.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” This study observed that hair loss in captive rhesus macaques varies with season, sex, and housing conditions, and is significantly correlated with HPA axis activity as indicated by faecal cortisol metabolites.
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November 2013 in “American Journal of Primatology” This study reported species and demographic differences in alopecia rates among macaques, with the highest rates in pigtail macaques and noted age-related improvements in alopecia scores.
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January 2003 in “Benjamins eBooks” This study found no significant difference in hair cortisol concentrations between sows confined in farrowing crates and those in loose-housing systems, suggesting confinement may not affect chronic stress levels.
This study highlights the importance of understanding the biology and social behavior of Old World monkeys in biomedical research, noting that improper housing can lead to stress-related behaviors that may impact research outcomes.