PRIMATE RESOURCE REFERRAL SERVICE
 

 

 

ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDE 2008-200999

 
PRIMATE RESOURCE REFERRAL SERVICE
Washington National Primate Research Center
University of Washington, Box 357330
Seattle, WA 98195-7330
Phone: (206) 543-5178 FAX: (206) 616-1710
e-mail: prrs@wanprc.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

INTRODUCTION
SUPPLIERS
LIVING ANIMALS AVAILABLE
BLOOD, TISSUES, ETC. AVAILABLE
LABORATORY SERVICES
PRIMATE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
PRIMATE PROGRAMS / FACILITIES
INFORMATION
PRIMATE SERVICES / RESEARCH PROGRAMS
PRIMATE SERVICES - TRANSPORTATION
LIVING ANIMALS WANTED

INTRODUCTION 

The ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDE lists availabilities/wants of PRRS Subscribers (commercial, private, or non-research primate interests). It is intended to be used as a resource guide for researchers to facilitate more efficient sharing of animals, equipment, information, and services. Primates, tissues, products, equipment, laboratories, services (needed or available) are listed.

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SUPPLIERS        
 
Alpha Genesis, Inc.
Website:www.alphagenesisinc.com
Greg Westergaard, Ph.D.
PO Box 557, Yemassee, SC 29945
Phone: 843-589-5190x22

FAX: 843-589-5290

e-mail:GWprimate@alphagenesisinc.com
 
Buckshire Corporation
Sharon Hursh or Donna Kernechel
2025 Ridge Rd., Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone: 215-257-0116
FAX: 215-257-9329
e-mail: sharon@buckshire-corp.com
 
Covance Research Products, Inc.
Website: www.covance.com
Irene Jarrett or Candace Heining
P.O. Box 7200, Denver, PA 17517
Phone: 800-345-4114 
FAX: 717-336-5344
e-mail: Irene.Jarrett@covance.com or Candace.Heining@covance.com  
 
Highwater farms
Website:www.beentherehauledthat.com
Bruce L. Rendall, Director
PO Box 97, S.R. #1403, Kipling, NC 27543
Phone:
919-639-6458
e-mail: br.hwf@att.net
 
Pacific Forest Resources, LTD
Website: www.rhenos.com
Kunhua Zhao
PO Box 67391, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: 617-879-0088  
FAX: 617-278-9142
e-mail: kunhua@rhenos.com
Shared Enterprises, Inc., (USA Office)
C.K.Hsu, DVM, PhD, MPH or Michael Hsu
475 Church Rd,., PO Box 910,
Richlandtown, PA 18955
Phone: 215-536-9388  
FAX:215-529-7128
email:  ckhsu@peonyland.com  or
            michaelhsu@peonyland.com
SNBL USA SRC
Website: www.snblusa.com
2103 FM 625, Alice TX 78332
Phone: 361-664-8844 
FAX: 361-664-8855
email:  lsauceda@snblusa.com
 
Three Springs Scientific, Inc.
Jim Sears
P.O. Box 398,  Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone: 215-257-6055 
FAX: 215-257-3773 
email:  jsears@netcarrier.com
 
Worldwide Primates, Inc.
Matt Block
PO Box 971279, Miami, FL 33197-1279
Phone: 305-378-9585 
FAX: 305-232-3838 
email:  wwp@gate.net

 

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LIVING ANIMALS AVAILABLE

 Aotus trivirgatus - owl monkey

Alpha Genesis, Inc. A,B,D,F,G,H,I,J quarantine and housing services available
Three Springs Scientific, Inc. D,F,H adults

Callithrix jacchus - common marmoset

Alpha Genesis, Inc. A,D,F,G,H,I,J quarantine and housing services available
Buckshire Corp A,C,D,F,H custom quarantine available
Highwater Farms D,F, young breeders
Three Springs Scientific, Inc. A,C,D,F,H

Cebus apella - tufted capuchin

Alpha Genesis, Inc. A,B,D,F,G,H,I,J quarantine and housing services available
Buckshire Corp A,E,F,H custom quarantine available
Worldwide Primates, Inc. E,F,H

Chlorocebus aethiops - African green monkey, vervet, grivet

Alpha Genesis, Inc. A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J quarantine and housing services available
Buckshire Corp. A,C,E,F,G,H,I custom quarantine available
Three Springs Scientific, Inc. A,C,E,F,G,H,I,J
Worldwide Primates, Inc. A,E,F,H
 

 Macaca fascicularis - long-tailed (cynomolgus) macaque

Alpha Genesis, Inc. A,B,C,D,F,G,H,I,J quarantine and housing services available
Buckshire Corp A,C,E,F,G,H,I custom quarantine available
Covance Research Products, Inc. A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I Boarding colonies
Pacific Forest Resources, LTD A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J
Shared Enterprises,  Inc. A,B,C,F,G,H,I,J Chinese & Cambodian colony origin, B/SIV/SRV/STLV negative
Three Springs Scientific, Inc. A,C,F,G,H,I,J Purpose bred, imported  
SNBL USA SRC A,C,F,G,H,I,J  Cambodian, Chinese & Indonesian origins available
Worldwide Primates, Inc. B,C,F,G,H ages 1-5 yrs available, SIV/SRV negative on request

Macaca mulatta - rhesus macaque

Alpha Genesis, Inc. A,B,D,F,G,H,I,J quarantine and housing services available
Buckshire Corp  A,C,D,F,G,H,I custom quarantine available
Covance Research Products, Inc. A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I Boarding colonies
Pacific Forest Resources, LTD  A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J
Shared Enterprises,  Inc.

A,B,C,F,G,H,I,J Chinese colony origin,  B/SIV/SRV/STLV negative.

Three Springs Scientific, Inc.  A,B,C,D,F,G,H,I,J Purpose bred, imported and domestic
Worldwide Primates, Inc.  B,C,F,G,H ages 1-5 yrs available, SIV/SRV negative on request
 
Papio anubis - olive baboon
Buckshire Corp  A,E,F,H custom quarantine available
Three Springs Scientific, Inc.  A,E,F,H
Worldwide Primates, Inc.  A,E,F,H

 
Papio papio - Guinea (red) baboon
Buckshire Corp  A,E,F,H custom quarantine available

Saimiri sciureus - squirrel monkey
Alpha Genesis, Inc. A,B,D,F,G,H,I,J quarantine and housing services available
Buckshire Corp  A,E,F,H custom quarantine available
Three Springs Scientific, Inc.  A,E,F,H
Worldwide Primates, Inc.  E,F,H

Key:
A
All ages available
F
TB tested
B
Pregnant/timed females
G
Herpes B tested
C
Colony-bred: overseas
H
Health status report
D
Colony-bred: U.S.
I
Specific Pathogen Free (SPF)
E
Wild-caught
J
Surgical modifications available to registered and approved projects

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 Aotus trivirgatus - owl monkey

Alpha Genesis, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, organs, antibodies

Callithrix jacchus - common marmoset

Alpha Genesis, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, organs, antibodies

Cebus apella - tufted capuchin

Alpha Genesis, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, organs, antibodies

Chlorocebus aethiops - African green monkey, vervet, grivet

Alpha Genesis, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, organs, antibodies
Buckshire Corp Serum, plasma, organs
Three Springs Scientific, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, organs, antibodies
 

 Macaca fascicularis - long-tailed (cynomolgus) macaque

Alpha Genesis, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, organs, antibodies
Buckshire Corp Serum, blood, organs avail upon request
Covance Research Products, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, antibodies, tissues, organs
Shared Enterprises,  Inc. Serum, plasma, blood components, antibodies
SNBL USA SRC Blood, serum, plasma, organs
Three Springs Scientific, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, organs, antibodies

Macaca mulatta - rhesus macaque

Alpha Genesis, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, organs, antibodies
Buckshire Corp Serum, blood, organs avail upon request
Covance Research Products, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, antibodies, tissues, organs
Shared Enterprises,  Inc. Serum, plasma, blood components, organs, antibodies
Three Springs Scientific, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, antibodies


Saimiri sciureus - squirrel monkey
Alpha Genesis, Inc. Blood, serum, plasma, organs, antibodies
Buckshire Corp Serum, blood, and organs

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LABORATORY SERVICES

 
SNBL USA SRC
Offering viral screening, Luminex and western blot for serology and PCR and viral cultures for direct virus detection. 
Leticia Sauceda  SNBL USA SRC, 2103 FM 625, Alice TX 78332
Phone: 361-664-8844  FAX: 361-664-8855
e-mail: lsauceda@snblusa.com
Website:  www.snblusa.com
 
VRL Laboratories
Offering diagnostic services and innovative solutions to customers worldwide.  Our services are used by Zoos, Veterinarians, Pharmaceutical/Biotech and Research organizations.
Ron Berger, VRL Lavoratories, P.O. Box 40100, San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone:210-615-7275 FAX: 210-615-7771
e-mail: RonBerger@VRLlabs.com
Website:  www.VRLlabs.com

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Alpha Genesis, Inc.
Disposable shipping crates, various cage accessories (toys, perches, enrichment supplies) available.
Greg Westergaard, Ph.D.  Alpha Genesis, Inc., PO Box 557, Yemassee, SC 29945
Phone: 843-589-5190x22
e-mail: GWprimate@alphagenesisinc.com
Website: www.alphagenesisinc.com
 
Buckshire Corp
CDC approved NHP quarantine.  Shipping crates for any size primate built to IATA spects.  Autopsy tables, SS dog/pig runs, used primate caging.  Full line of exotic and domestic bloods, serums etc.
Sharon Hursh or Donna Kernechel, Buckshire Corp., 2025 Ridge Rd., Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone: 215-257-0116 FAX: 215-257-9329
e-mail: sharon@buckshire-corp.com
 
Three Springs Scientific, Inc.
Shipping crates (disposable), used caging available.
Jim Sears, Three Springs Scientific, Inc.,  P.O. Box 398,  Perkasie, PA 18944  
Phone: 215-257-6055   FAX: 215-257-3773
e-mail:  jsears@netcarrier.com
 
 

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Alpha Genesis, Inc.
Research services, breeding programs, quarantine facilities on a contract basis. Licensed facilities with space available.
Greg Westergaard, Ph.D.  Alpha Genesis, Inc., PO Box 557, Yemassee, SC 29945
Phone: 843-589-5190x22
e-mail: GWprimate@alphagenesisinc.com
Website: www.alphagenesisinc.com
 
Animal World & Snake Farm
USDA licensed exhibitor.
Eric Trager, Animal World & Snake Farm, 5640 IH 35 S., New Braunfels TX, 78132-2011
Phone: 830-608-9270 FAX: 830-632-5025  
Website: www.exoticanimalworld.com
 
Highwater Farms
Housing of New World Primates on a contract basis.  Accepting various species on long term breeding loan agreements.  Species supported: Callithrix jaccus, Saguinus oedipus, Callicebus moloch, Ateles geoffroyi, Otolemur garnettii, Lemur catta, Varecia variegata rubra.  Ongoing research on management, nutrition, reproduction and enrichment of all species in captivity.
Bruce Rendall, Director, Highwater Farms, PO Box 97, S.R. #1403, Kipling, NC 27543
Phone: 919-639-6458
e-mail: br.hwf@att.net
Website: http://www.beentherehauledthat.com
 
J & S Exotic Sanctuary
USDA licensed exhibitor.
John Mellyn, J & S Exotic Sanctuary, 1395 JDJ Dr., New Braunfels TX, 78132-2011
Phone: 210-386-5589    FAX: 830-627-2924
        e-mail: stonesandbones@2fastmail.com
 
Shared Enterprises, Inc.
Breed and supply captive-bred SPF Rhesus and SPF Cynomolgus monkeys.  Herpes BV/SIV/SRV/STLV-negative.  Macaca fascicularis-Chinese and Cambodia colony origin.  Macaca mulatta-Chinese colony origin.  CDC import quarantine and AAALAC holding resource and service available.
C.K.Hsu, DVM, PhD, MPH or Michael Hsu, 475 Church Rd,., PO Box 910,  Richlandtown, PA 18955
Phone: 215-536-9388 FAX: 215-529-7128
e-mail: ckhsu@peonyland.com or michaelhsu@peonyland.com
 
Worldwide Primates, Inc.
Long/short term housing available, contract production/breeding colony management.
Matt Block, Worldwide Primates, Inc., PO Box 971279 Miami, FL 33197-1279
Phone: 303-378-9585  FAX: 305-232-3838
e-mail: wwp@gate.net
 

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Laboratory Primate Newsletter
Providing a central source of information about nonhuman primates and related matters to scientists who use these animals in their research and those whose work supports such research. Interested persons are invited to read the LPN online or by subscribing to the LPN listserv. Please see website for details.
Judith E. Schrier, Editor; Laboratory Primate Newsletter, Psych. Dept., Box 1853, Brown Univ.,
Providence, RI  02912 
Phone: 401-863-2511  FAX: 401-863-1300  
e-mail:Judith_Schrier@brown.edu  
Website:  www.brown.edu/Research/Primate
 
Lawrence Jacobsen Library
Collections include 300 journal and newsletter titles, 7,100 books, 1,000 videotapes and audiotapes, 15,000 slides, and 200 rare books, all dealing primarily with primatology, conservation, anthropology, and animal welfare.
Ray Hamel, Director  Lawrence Jacobsen Library, Wisconsin NPRC,
Univ.of Wisconsin, Room 210,  1223 Capitol Court, Madison, WI 53715-1299
Phone: 608-263-3512         FAX:  608-265-2067
e-mail: library@primate.wisc.edu
Website: library.primate.wisc.edu
Primate Information Center
In collaboration with the Wisconsin Primate Center Library, the PrimateLit database is available online at http://primatelit.library.wisc.edu. The PrimateLit database provides bibliographic access to the scientific literature on nonhuman primates for the research and educational communities. Coverage of the database spans 1940 to present and includes all publication categories (articles, books, abstracts, technical reports, dissertations, book chapters, etc.) and many subject areas. Also available on this site is Current Primate References (CPR), a subset of PrimateLit, providing quick access to the most recently indexed PrimateLit citations.
Jackie L. Pritchard, PhD; Manager, Primate Information Center, Box 357330, University of Washington,  Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-543-4376 FAX: 206-616-1540
e-mail: pic@u.washington.edu
Website:www.wanprc.org/wanprc/index.php?page=49


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Alpha Genesis, Inc.
Research and breeding consultation.
Greg Westergaard, Ph.D.  Alpha Genesis, Inc., PO Box 557, Yemassee, SC 29945
Phone: 843-589-5190x22
e-mail: GWprimate@alphagenesisinc.com
Website: www.alphagenesisinc.com
 
Buckshire Corp
Custom quarantining service. Importation setup. Licensed research facility with space avail.
Willing to assist researchers with unusual valid research requests.
Sharon Hursh or Donna Kernechel, Buckshire Corp., 2025 Ridge Rd., Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone: 215-257-0116 FAX: 215-257-9329
e-mail: sharon@buckshire-corp.com
 
Shared Enterprises, Inc.
Contract research services available at facilities in China.  Laboratory, equipment, experienced personnel and other resources available using purpose-bred rhesus, cynomolgus, pigtail and stumptail macaques. 
C.K.Hsu, DVM, PhD, MPH or Michael Hsu, 475 Church Rd,., PO Box 910,  Richlandtown, PA 18955
Phone: 215-536-9388 FAX: 215-529-7128
e-mail: ckhsu@peonyland.com or michaelhsu@peonyland.com
 
Three Springs Scientific, Inc.
Per diem housing, contract research housing and shipment.
Jim Sears, Three Springs Scientific, Inc.,  P.O. Box 398,  Perkasie, PA 18944  
Phone:  215-257-6055   FAX: 215-257-3773
e-mail: jsears@netcarrier.com
 
Worldwide Primates, Inc.
Contract quarantine available.  Consultation regarding import/shipment/quarantine of primates.
Matt Block, Worldwide Primates, Inc., PO Box 971279 Miami, FL 33197-1279
Phone: 303-378-9585  FAX: 305-232-3838
e-mail: wwp@gate.net

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Three Springs Scientific, Inc.
Transportation services, import/export consultation, primate shipping crates.
Jim Sears, Three Springs Scientific, Inc.,  P.O. Box 398,  Perkasie, PA 18944  
Phone: 215-257-6055   FAX: 215-257-3773
e-mail:  jsears@netcarrier.com
 

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All primate species
Naïve and used primates wanted for breeding and in-house programs.
Greg Westergaard, Ph.D.  Alpha Genesis, Inc., PO Box 557, Yemassee, SC 29945
Phone: 843-589-5190x22
e-mail:GWprimate@alphagenesisinc.com
Website: www.alphagenesisinc.com

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Regulations note: Nonhuman primates imported after 1975 {Foreign Quarantine Reg 42-CFR-Part 71.53(c)}and their offspring are not allowed to be used for any purpose other than research, breeding for research, or educational purposes (university level). Please check all regulations (USDA, CDC, USDI) prior to transfer, sale, or placement of nonhuman primates.