Passive Avoidance - Step Down for Mice (vibrating platform)

Background

• Passive Avoidance Test is used to assess memory function based on the association formed between a specific environmental context, which the animal learns to avoid, and an aversive stimulus, represented by a mild foot shock. 
• Conduct tests in our two-compartment apparatus, in which one is dimly lit and preferable to a rodent, and the other is brightly lit.

Efficient, flexible, easy to set up and manage

• Our Passive Avoidance set-up comprises: 
  • A mouse cage with one controller for up to 4 cages.
  • 2 compartments: START which is light and illuminated. ESCAPE, which is dark with a grid floor, connected to a constant-current high precision 8-pole shocker.
  • Silent, automated sliding door dividing compartments. Opens at pre-set delay and enables the latency timer that tracks time of animal crossing.
  • Tilting floor provides a simple and reliable detection mechanism to score the animal’s movement across the two compartments.
  • Versatile Controller with 12” touch-screen for managing your Passive and Active Avoidance tests. 
• Multiple configurations can be controlled by the large touch-screen.
• Data is recorded, displayed and stored in the control unit. Transfer test data to your PC using the USB key (supplied) for further processing using Excel, Access, etc. 
• Optional expansion box (extra) can connect up to 4 cages to the same Controller.
• Part of the expandable, convenient Beehive Cage-Manager system. Use one touch screen controller to control and manage all of your Ugo Basile cages. Ask for details!