Pain and inflammation
Motory Coordination, Grip, Strength, Activity
Ventilators and Gas Anesthesia
Behaviour, Conditioning, Reward
Behaviour, Mazes, Tracking
Tissue baths, Transducers, Recorders
Miscellaneous, ECT, LMD
Blood pressure, Vital functions
Metabolism, Feeding behaviour
Muromachi microwave fixation
The Open Field is used to assess exploratory behavior and validated for use in the measurement of anxiety related behaviors.The Ugo Basile Open Field Cage is available in two different sizes and in a number of different versions, to match different experimental needs. Open Field Cages can also be conveniently used for novel object recognition (NOR) test.
Walls can be quickly detached from the bottom, for ease of cleaning and storage.
All Animal Mazes manufactured by Ugo Basile are designed to give optimal results with any Video-Tracking software. This is achieved by:
All materials were selected to be sturdy and easy to clean, to construct reliable and durable devices. Surface texture was selected for best rodent comfort (reasonably rough, “warm” surface).
The Mouse model is dimensioned 44x44cm, according to the requirements of Eumorphia Empress SOPs; walls are 30cm tall, available in transparent Perspex or grey PVC. A special model of mouse cage is available, dimensioned 40x40cm, with uprights to fit infrared sensor, for combined recording of horizontal (videotracking) and vertical (sensors) activity.
The Rat cage is 100x100cm (inside dimensions 92x92cm), with 40cm tall walls. The larger cage is also available with optional dividers to create four 46x46cm arenas, see model 47150.
Open Field Cages
| 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 | Mouse | Rat |
| Dimensions | 44x44cm | 100x100cm |
| Optional partition | = |
47150-050 to obtain 4 46x46cm quadrants |
| Wall height | 30cm | 40cm |
| Standard color | Grey (RAL GR 7001) | Grey (RAL GR 7001) |
| Wall color | Transparent or opaque (grey) | Opaque (grey) |
| Weight | 7Kg | 25 / 26Kg |
| Shipping Weight | 10Kg | 31 / 32Kg |
| Packing Dimensions | 55x55x27cm | 105x105x20cm |
| Warranty | 47432/47100 is covered by a 24-month warranty | |
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).
Rrats 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 behaviour. Increased anxiety will result in less locomotor motion and preference for the edges of the field.
The open field is an arena with walls to prevent escape. In the modern open field video cameras with associated software are used to automate the assessment process.
The relation between the OFT and other tests of exploratory activity as elevated plus maze have been analyzed in two mouse strains. Changes in these measures are often used to assess the sedative or stimulant effects of pharmacological agents.
| 47432 | Open Field Cage 44x44cm, with grey non-reflecting base and 30cm high non-reflecting grey walls |
| 47433 | Open Field Cage 44x44cm, with grey non-reflecting base and 30cm high transparent walls |
| 47434 | Open Field Cage 40x40cm, with grey non-reflecting base, transparent walls, and uprights to fit vertical-activity sensors |
| 47100 | Open Field Cage 100x100cm (inside dimensions 92x92cm), with grey non-reflecting base and 40cm high non-reflecting grey walls |
| 47150 | Open Field Cage 100x100cm (inside dimensions 92x92cm), with grey non-reflecting base and 40cm high non-reflecting grey walls, including partition 47150-050 to obtain 4 open fields 46x46cm |
| VIDEOTRACKING | |
| 60000 | ANY-maze Software |
| 47400-040 | B/W USB Camera, including day&night 2.8-12.0mm varifocal lens, 5m USB cable and ceiling support |
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