Purpose

Obesity, Nutrition, Food Intake, Circadian Rhythms

Principle

This cage provides researchers with the means to regulate access to the food hopper by programming the opening and closing time of the food access panel using a control unit.

This access panel, composed of solid aluminum coils, raises or lowers through a silent lever system, allowing or blocking the animal's access to the food hopper.

General specifications

• Altuglas cage (interior dimensions:38 x 22 x 43 cm (L x W x H).
• 30-cm diameter running wheel, in stainless steel.
• Rotation sensor (one pulse per turn).
• Removable cage base tray (easy cleaning).
• Cage top with hinges.
• Integrated water bottle holder and food hopper.
• Silent food hopper access panel movement.
• No risk of injury to the animal.
• Control unit (for 6 cages).
• Very easy setup.

Options

• Display of control interface in PC software program.
• Recording of number of wheel rotations by software.