Best NHP Colony Management Software in 2026
Summary
Non-human primate (NHP) research operates under the most intensive regulatory and ethical oversight in laboratory animal science. Every animal represents a significant investment, financially, scientifically, and ethically. NHP colony management requires single-offspring gestation tracking, ultrasound scheduling, social housing compatibility, enrichment logging, and detailed individual life histories. Colony.care supports all of these workflows natively, alongside the SSO, audit trail and compliance features that NHP facilities require.
Key Features for NHP Colony Management
Single-Offspring Gestation
Unlike rodent litters, NHP pregnancies typically produce one infant after ~165-day gestation (species-dependent). Colony.care tracks pregnancy confirmation, ultrasound milestones, expected due dates, and birth records, with alerts for upcoming events.
Social Housing & Compatibility
Record social housing groups, compatibility assessments, pair formations and separations. Track enrichment types and rotation schedules per animal or per group.
Individual Life History
Every NHP has a detailed, auditable record: birth, maternal lineage, social group history, health interventions, study assignments, and final disposition. The audit trail is permanent, critical for both compliance and colony management decisions.
Top Options Compared
- Colony.care, NHP facilities that need purpose-built primate tracking with SSO, SCIM, audit trail and transparent pricing.
- Pristima, pharma facilities that need a preclinical study platform with CDISC SEND submission tools.
- Custom databases, facilities with unique requirements that no commercial software addresses, though maintenance burden is high.
FAQ
Does Colony.care support multiple NHP species?
Yes: rhesus macaques, cynomolgus macaques and capuchins. Each is configured with its correct gestation length and reproductive parameters.
How does Colony.care handle NHP protocol compliance?
Each animal is linked to its governing IACUC protocol with approval and expiration dates. The audit trail logs every record change permanently. Annual protocol reports and animal-use data exports are built in.