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Zero maze set-up
Anxiety in rats and mice is often evaluated using the zero maze test. In this test, the animal is placed on an elevated annular platform and can choose between staying on a wall-sheltered (closed) segment or an open segment. Less anxious animals will spend more time on the open segment than more anxious animals that prefer the darker closed-off segment. In addition to investigating anxiety-related effects of novel drugs and compounds such as alcohol, the test is used for behavioral phenotyping of rats and mice. Our software, hardware, and services together provide everything you need to conduct the zero maze test. EthoVision® XT tracks your animal, measures important parameters, and calculates statistics. The zero maze creates the perfect conditions for EthoVision XT to track animals of any color and under all light circumstances. Our dedicated staff installs your system and helps you out when you have questions.
Benefits Calculate a wide range of anxiety-related parameters automatically, such as the percentage of time spent in the open quadrants. Detect and analyze body elongation and immobility as measures of fear. Analyze behavior in relation to zones, such as the percentage of time spent elongated in a specific quadrant. No additional set-up or arena definition time in between tests; the rigid elevated stand and stable camera gantry guarantee a fixed position of camera and maze. Effortlessly track animals with different fur markings in sequence or track animals in darkness.	Components Typical components EthoVision XT Base EthoVision XT Multiple Body Points Module Zero maze Camera Computer Installation & training Service contract Optional components EthoVision XT Multiple Arenas Module Other services
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