Burrowing behaviour of rats: Strain differences and applicability as well-being parameter after intracranial surgery
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DOI: 10.1177/00236772211072977
Abstract: In mice, burrowing is considered a species-typical parameter for assessing well-being, while this is less clear in rats. This exploratory study evaluated burrowing behaviour in three rat strains during training and in the direct postoperative… read more here.
Keywords: burrowing behaviour; rat; surgery; wistar rats ... See more keywords