New software update released: CatWalk version 7.1

Today we announce the release of a new software update of CatWalk: version 7.1. CatWalk is our video-based system for advanced footprint analysis in rats and mice. The first version under the banner of Noldus Information Technology, version 7.0, was released late 2006 and already caused quite a stir amongst many researchers.

Version 7.1 contains a number of fixes and improvements in the software and is accompanied by a new reference manual. Both version 7.1 and the user manual can be downloaded for free from the CatWalk user section of our website. Some of the highlights are: 

Recording of runs has been made robust: new threshold settings filter out noise to avoid unwanted interferences with automatic recording of runs.
Classification of footprint has been made more efficient: intuitive feedback is provided on actions taken and irrelevant features in the video image can be labeled with a single mouse click.
Data analysis has been made faster: a new summary spreadsheet contains basic statistics for parameters in calibrated units and can be exported to Microsoft Excel for further analysis.

We also like to inform you that a new mobile frame for the walkway is now available. If you prefer not to mount the walkway to a wall or wish to have a robust stand for the walkway, the mobile frame is the perfect solution. Please contact us for further inquiries.

Noldus Information Technology is a leading developer of software tools and integrated solutions for the study of animal behavior. Technologies include advanced video tracking, observational data collection, physiological data acquisition, and behavioral pattern detection. With its global headquarters in The Netherlands, the company also operates from offices across Europe, the United States, and distributors worldwide.