APV Scientific Advisory Committee Guidelines

Guidelines for Jacket Use in Nonhuman Primates ,  revised 5/27/2025
Guidelines for Cerebrospinal Fluid Aspiration for Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research ,  revised 2/8/24
APV GLs for the Management of Diarrhea , published 5/23
APV GLS for Domestic Transport of Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research , published 5/23
Fluid Regulation of Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research , published 10/13/22
Blood Collection Guidelines , published 10/13/22
Guidelines for Wound Management of Nonhuman Primates, published 8/8/22
Lifetime Use Guidelines for Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research, published 8/8/22
Guideline for Semen Collection in Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research , published 5/11/22
Guidelines for the Judicious Use of Antimicrobials , published 9/17/21
Guidelines for Post Research Retirement of Nonhuman Primates , published 9/17/21
Cranial Implant Care Guidelines for Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research , published 1/15/21
Laparoscopic Reproductive Manipulation of Female Nonhuman Primates Guidelines , published 1/2/20
Nonhuman Primate Endpoint Guidelines , published 11/18/19
Guidelines for Assessment of Acute Pain in Nonhuman Primates , published 9/17/19
Socialization Guidelines For Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research , published 9/17/19
Guidelines for Food Restriction for Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research , revised 9/20/18
Guidelines for MRSA Infections in Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research , published 8/23/18
Guidelines for Nonhuman Primate Restraint , published 2/16/18

APV Statements

APV/ASP Position Statement on Environmental Enrichment , published 5/27/2025
Primates as Pets , published 5/11/20
The Value of Nonhuman Primates in Research , published 1/22/18
Functionally Appropriate NHP Environments , published 1/17
Transportation 

Regulations and General Guidelines

COVID-19 Guidelines within a Nonhuman Primate Colony 
Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes 
Principles and Guidelines for the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates for Scientific Purposes 
International Primatological Society Ethical Guidelines for the use of Nonhuman Primates in Research