title: Feeding and rearing of infant baboons in captivity.
abstract: The feeding, housing and care of infant baboons (Papio ursinus) are discussed. At the time of capture all the baboons were aged less than 5 weeks, and problems such as soft stools, diarrhoea and a staphylococcal dermatitis that occurred during their 5 weeks adaptation to conditions in the animal house are reported. A time-saving method for force-feeding infant baboons is also described, while information is given regarding the capturing technique used.
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed; D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000662:veterinary; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000009:adverse effects; D000882:Haplorhini; D006799:Housing, Animal; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D008992:Monkey Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010215:Papio; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000662:veterinary; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus
chemical_list: D005947:Glucose