Domestic production capability may already exist in many of these less 
widely known species. These colonies are, therefore, valuable resources 
in that they may serve as a source of foundation stock for additional 
breeding should this become necessary. These colonies should be estab¬ 
lished in the context of acceptable (i.e., supportable) research programs, 
usually on some aspect of reproductive biology (including behavior). 
Thus, populations established as semifree ranging colonies in natural 
or contrived enclosures should provide basic information on social 
structure, communication, and reproductive behavior which could have, 
in addition to its basic scientific value, practical significance for 
the conservation and management of those populations remaining in the 
native habitat. In addition, the captive populations, if successfully 
maintained, should be able to provide materials (culls and progeny) for 
laboratory research. Other arrangements, such as the maintenance of 
family groups in small enclosures, should also be considered, depending 
upon the species used and the particular research needs. Although the 
production of offspring would undoubtedly be less (and more expensive), 
information gained for laboratory management and utilization would be 
greater and more rapidly forthcoming. 
It is recommended that existing special breeding programs be 
identified and recognized as important resources and that 
additional special breeding colonies be encouraged, consistent 
with particular research programs and the general requirements 
for more information on a wider variety of species and ecological 
situations. 
In order to ensure the development of a balanced, nationally coordinated 
program of domestic primate production, sponsors must coordinate their 
activities and exchange infoi-mation. The IPSC was established to be such 
a coordinating body. It has already assisted several Federal sponsors by 
reviewing their proposals to establish domestic primate production colonies. 
Joint ventures in this end have been facilitated by the IPSC. 
It is recommended that the IPSC continue to review breeding 
proposals and facilitate the exchange of information between 
and among sponsors of such programs. Moreover, this service 
should be available to all sponsors, including those in the 
private sector . 
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