For Continuous Uninterrupted Monitoring of Intake and Weight Changes
The PhenoMaster highly sensitive weight sensors are interchangeable and allow researchers monitoring ingestive behavior and body weight with exceptional detail. Positioned outside the cage, they minimize disruption during refilling and animal handling.
Unmatched Flexibility and Data Integrity:
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High-precision sensors, capturing micro events
Small and light plug-in sensor design assembly and easy refill with fresh water and food
Validated Spillage and Leakage protection
Validated for temperature challenges
Multiple sensor configurations for mice discrimination experiments
Full resolution data storage in a raw format
Experience precise control food/liquid Access Module. Restrict consumption based on time, amount, or averaged consumption of a control group or individual. The PhenoMaster stands out as the only system offering interchangeable access-controls for food hoppers and water bottles, enhancing flexibility for study designs.
Paired/Yoked feeding to isolate effect of experimental variables
Running for reward test in combination with different running wheels
Cognitive testing with Operant wall module
Motivation testing with combination of PhenoMaster modules
Controlled drug administration, food and liquid deprivation
RFID recognition to the Food Access modules in case a group of animals
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