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. 2023 May 22;11:272. Originally published 2022 Mar 3. [Version 3] doi: 10.12688/f1000research.109380.3

Table 6. Method of assessment, recording level, frequency, and duration for top eight indicators for marmosets (n=3 discipline groups).

Marmosets Recording level Method Notes Duration and frequency
Indicator Individual Group/Cage Room Facility Observation Records
Body weight * O R Weight and body condition score Regular health checks, or when handling animal for experiment or management needs
NHP induced injuries * * O As needed (up to 10 minutes) over a year period (for comparison)
Cage furniture * R Housing records
Huddled posture * O At each physical check (60s)
Mortality * R Intermittently as needed
Blood in faeces/urine * O Daily checks (up to 1 minute)
Environmentally induced injuries * O As needed (up to 5 minutes) over a year period (for comparison)
Physical enrichment * O R Observation of use and records of what is provided. As needed if injuries occur or items not used.

NHP=non-human primates.