Animal research activity monitor MultiMouse

for behavioral researchfor micefor rats

Activity and movement are fundamental diagnostic parameters of animal behavior. However, measuring long-term individual movement within groups was not possible until recently. Our MultiMouseMonitor provides accurate individual movement data in a fully automated way. This is a unique solution for the 24/7 long-term tracking and surveillance of individual animals living in groups which requires no operator attention. The sensor plate placed underneath a cage detects individuals and tracks them as they move through the cage. Automated and long-term assessment of individual activity is made possible without having to place individuals in separate cages. The MultiMouseMonitor utilizes advanced RFID technology. Based on RFID technology 24/7, fully automated Our powerful AnalyticsM software calculates activity indices, spatial preferences, and roaming entropies. Two sizes are available: MultiMouseMonitor with 8 reader grid for Type III cages and MultiMouseMonitorXT with 20 reader grid for Type IV cages. The MultiMouseMonitor is based on Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology identifying and tracking an individual within a group of animals. All animals have to carry subcutaneous transponders. These transponders can be reused and are maintenance-free. Measurement of individual locomotor activity and distances. Ideal for rat and mouse models of hyperactivity, movement disorders (i.e. ADHD, Parkinson’s), neuropathic pain, and arthritis Determination of individual spatial preferences within a group cage.