Table 1.
Noted Major Concerns of the IACUC or Oversight Boards Related to Marmoset Research
| Major concerns noted | Where noted |
|---|---|
| Public perception | NAm |
| Overall animal welfare | NAm |
| Why marmosets instead of rodents | Asia |
| Challenges working with small sized animals | NAm |
| Fragility of marmosets | NAm |
| Low numbers of animals available for use | NAm |
| Lack of genetic diversity | NAm |
| Lack of availability from vendors | NAm |
| Status of breeding colonies | NAm |
| Housing conditions | NAm |
| Single housing | Europe |
| Social enrichment | NAm |
| Appropriate procedures for marmosets | Asia, NAm |
| Difficult post-procedure recoveries | NAm |
| Genetic manipulation | NAm |
As noted in response to the open survey question: What appear to be the major concerns of the IACUC or oversight board related to marmoset research at your institution? NAm, North America.