3. General-purpose breeding colonies having the potential of 
being a domestic resource for a wide variety of performers are 
not likely to be established without the coordination and 
stimulation that can be afforded through planning on a national 
scale. 
4. Breeding colonies designed to fulfill a unique requirement 
of a particular performer will be developed by sponsors as the 
specific need arises. 
Presented below is a summary of recommendations developed in light of 
these conclusions. A detailed discussion of these recommendations, 
as they relate to individual primate species, can be found in appendix B. 
It is recommended that, in addition to existing colonies, a 
series of general-purpose domestic primate production colonies 
be designed and established according to the following criteria : 
1. These activities should be designed to supplement and 
develop, rather than compete with, the commercial sector. 
2. An attempt should be made to enlarge the number of 
non-Federal organizations operating these colonies. 
3. Federally developed programs funded by contract should 
be so planned and structured as to permit the eventual 
withdrawal of Federal support. 
4. Geographically separated multiple colonies for a species 
should be encouraged to provide protection against loss from 
a natural disaster of epidemic disease. 
The term "special-purpose" is used to identify breeding colonies that 
are designed to fulfill the special needs of a single performer or 
small group of performers. The term "general-purpose" is used to 
define breeding colonies designed to produce animals for a variety 
of purposes and performers. 
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