IR Open Field Cage 100x100cm Grey Walls + 4 Partition Divider

IR Open Field Cage 44x44cm Grey Walls
Y-Maze IR for Mice

Manufacturer: Ugo Basile

Product code: 47150-IR

 

SKU: EA-1221-144
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IR Open Field Cage 100x100cm Grey Walls + 4 Partition Divider

IR Open Field Cage 100x100cm Grey Walls + 4 Partition Divider

Description Of IR Open Field Cage 100x100cm Grey Walls + 4 Partition Divider

Background

  • Developed by Calvin S. Hall in 1932, the open field test (OFT) is an experiment used to assay general locomotor activity levels and anxiety in rodents in scientific research and willingness to explore in rodents (exploratory behavior).
  • Rats and mice display a natural aversion to brightly lit areas: they also have a drive to explore a perceived threatening stimulus. The result of these two conflicting drives is anxiety. Decreased anxiety leads to increased exploratory behavior. Increased anxiety results in less locomotor motion and preference for the edges of the field.
  • Can be used to assess the sedative or stimulant effects of pharmacological agents.

 

Durable, optimized for video tracking and rodent comfort

  • High quality, sturdy, durable and easy to clean. All components can be easily disassembled and stored.
  • Provides optimal results with any video tracking software:
    • Selection of high-contrast colors for optimal motion tracking: grey, white, black, (Ugo Basile) light-blue or custom. Walls available in high contrast colors and transparent Perspex.
    • Use of non-reflective, anti-glare surface. Reflections and glare are a common source of error in video tracking. We avoid this!
    • Maze surface texture is selected for best rodent comfort – anti-slip and “warm” (rather than a smooth or cold surface that rodents find uncomfortable).
  • Sized for mouse or rats:
    • The standard mouse model is sized 44 x 44cm, according to the requirements of Eumorphia Empress SOPs. A special model with uprights is available for combined recording of both horizontal (video tracking) and vertical (infrared sensors) activity.
    • The rat cage is sized 100 x 100cm. Available with optional dividers to create four 46x46cm arenas.
Feature Benefit
High-contrast color, transparent or opaque walls Gives optimal results with any Video-Tracking software
Non-reflecting surface Guarantees optimal camera view and no glare
All components can be easily disassembled Easily cleaned and stored
Reasonably rough “warm” surface texture Selected for best rodent comfort, non-slippery
Quality materials Reliable and durable mazes, easy to clean and store
Different size available Specific model for rats or mice
Physical
Product 47432 47433 47100 47150 47140-IR
Dimensions 44 x 44 cm 44 x 44cm 100 x 100 cm 100 x 100 cm

Ø40 cm
Wall height 40 cm 40 cm 40 cm 40 cm 40 cm
Optional partition No No  No Yes, to obtain x4 46 x 46 cm partitions  No
Base color Grey Grey Grey Grey IR Transparent
Wall color Grey Transparent walls Grey Grey Grey
Other colors available on request
Warranty
Warranty Open Fields are covered by a 12-month warranty + 12 after product registration

 

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