Ori Pomerantz
Biographic Data
| ID | 8906010 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ori Pomerantz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ori |
| FAMILY NAME | Pomerantz |
| SIGNATURE | POMERANTZ O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California, Davis |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6031-8251 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Desensitization Reduces Fear and Reactivity to Routine Husbandry Procedures in Rhesus Macaques ( Macaca mulatta ) Relocated Indoors From Outdoors
Relocation and housing transitions are routine in captive settings, including biomedical facilities, and can negatively affect welfare by increasing restriction and reducing control. This study tested whether desensitization to human activity reduces fear and reactivity in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) during indoor husbandry procedures. Fifty‐six macaques were assigned to a treatment group receiving structured desensitization training (mean ±…
Complex Substrates and Bedding for Environmental Enhancement and Research
Complex substrates, including bedding, have generally been known to encourage nonhuman primate species‐typical behaviors and have myriad uses in research, yet are still frequently resisted, especially in laboratory environments. Data show or suggest that complex substrates have the potential to address many primate biological proclivities‐ecological and social‐concurrently, and to a greater degree than is commonly appreciated. A literature review…
Early‐life behavioral features are associated with chronic emesis in rhesus macaques ( Macaca mulatta )
Chronic emesis (CE) is a poorly understood condition in human and nonhuman primates that negatively impacts the quality of life. Early identification of risk factors for the development of CE is likely to improve the ability to manage CE cases successfully and is, therefore, desirable. Using a case‐control study, we reviewed the necropsy records of the California National Primate Research Center and identified 24 animals with recorded CE, defined…
Nonhuman primate abnormal behavior
Across captive settings, nonhuman primates may develop an array of abnormal behaviors including stereotypic and self‐injurious behavior. Abnormal behavior can indicate a state of poor welfare, since it is often associated with a suboptimal environment. However, this may not always be the case as some behaviors can develop independently of any psychological distress, be triggered in environments known to promote welfare, and be part of an animal's…
Improving transparency—A call to include social housing information in biomedical research articles involving nonhuman primates
The social setting of animal subjects in the research environment has known effects on a variety of dependent measures used in biomedical research. Proper evaluation of the robustness of published research is dependent upon transparent, detailed, and accurate reporting of research methods, including the animals' social housing conditions. However, to date, most research articles utilizing nonhuman primates (NHPs) provide only partial data on this…
Higher levels of submissive behaviors at the onset of the pairing process of rhesus macaques ( Macaca mulatta ) are associated with lower risk of wounding following introduction
Social housing of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) is considered to be the cornerstone of behavioral management programs in biomedical facilities. However, it also involves the risk of socially inflicted trauma. The ability to avoid such trauma would contribute to the animals' well-being and alleviate staff's concerns, thus paving the path for more introductions. Here, we sought to address the conflict between the need to socially house rhesus ma…
Effects of positive reinforcement training techniques on the psychological welfare of zoo‐housed chimpanzees ( Pan troglodytes )
Captive environments encompass various factors that can elevate stress levels and jeopardize the wellbeing of the captive animals. The use of positive reinforcement training (PRT) techniques enables researchers and caretakers to reduce tension directly associated with potentially stressful procedures and states. The current study tested the general effect of PRT on the wellbeing of zoo‐housed chimpanzees ( Pan troglodytes ) by measuring behaviors…
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Effects of positive reinforcement training techniques on the psychological welfare of zoo‐housed chimpanzees ( Pan troglodytes )
Captive environments encompass various factors that can elevate stress levels and jeopardize the wellbeing of the captive animals. The use of positive reinforcement training (PRT) techniques enables researchers and caretakers to reduce tension directly associated with potentially stressful procedures and states. The current study tested the general effect of PRT on the wellbeing of zoo‐housed chimpanzees ( Pan troglodytes ) by measuring behaviors…
Higher levels of submissive behaviors at the onset of the pairing process of rhesus macaques ( Macaca mulatta ) are associated with lower risk of wounding following introduction
Social housing of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) is considered to be the cornerstone of behavioral management programs in biomedical facilities. However, it also involves the risk of socially inflicted trauma. The ability to avoid such trauma would contribute to the animals' well-being and alleviate staff's concerns, thus paving the path for more introductions. Here, we sought to address the conflict between the need to socially house rhesus ma…
Nonhuman primate abnormal behavior
Across captive settings, nonhuman primates may develop an array of abnormal behaviors including stereotypic and self‐injurious behavior. Abnormal behavior can indicate a state of poor welfare, since it is often associated with a suboptimal environment. However, this may not always be the case as some behaviors can develop independently of any psychological distress, be triggered in environments known to promote welfare, and be part of an animal's…
Improving transparency—A call to include social housing information in biomedical research articles involving nonhuman primates
The social setting of animal subjects in the research environment has known effects on a variety of dependent measures used in biomedical research. Proper evaluation of the robustness of published research is dependent upon transparent, detailed, and accurate reporting of research methods, including the animals' social housing conditions. However, to date, most research articles utilizing nonhuman primates (NHPs) provide only partial data on this…
Early‐life behavioral features are associated with chronic emesis in rhesus macaques ( Macaca mulatta )
Chronic emesis (CE) is a poorly understood condition in human and nonhuman primates that negatively impacts the quality of life. Early identification of risk factors for the development of CE is likely to improve the ability to manage CE cases successfully and is, therefore, desirable. Using a case‐control study, we reviewed the necropsy records of the California National Primate Research Center and identified 24 animals with recorded CE, defined…
Desensitization Reduces Fear and Reactivity to Routine Husbandry Procedures in Rhesus Macaques ( Macaca mulatta ) Relocated Indoors From Outdoors
Relocation and housing transitions are routine in captive settings, including biomedical facilities, and can negatively affect welfare by increasing restriction and reducing control. This study tested whether desensitization to human activity reduces fear and reactivity in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) during indoor husbandry procedures. Fifty‐six macaques were assigned to a treatment group receiving structured desensitization training (mean ±…
Complex Substrates and Bedding for Environmental Enhancement and Research
Complex substrates, including bedding, have generally been known to encourage nonhuman primate species‐typical behaviors and have myriad uses in research, yet are still frequently resisted, especially in laboratory environments. Data show or suggest that complex substrates have the potential to address many primate biological proclivities‐ecological and social‐concurrently, and to a greater degree than is commonly appreciated. A literature review…
Primate Behavior and Ecology (7 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies (4 works) · Biology (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Animal welfare (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Animal testing and alternatives (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Ecology (2 works)