Beam Break and Nesting
Haley Geertsma
Published: 2022-03-02 DOI: 10.17504/protocols.io.b5q2q5ye
Abstract
This protocol is used to test mice in the Beam Break and Nesting behavioural test.
Steps
1.
Start Fusion software to begin recording and confirm the lights are on the appropriate light-dark cycle.
2.
Single-cage mice in the Beam Break rack with enough food and water for 48-hours.
3.
Turn off Fusion software and add a square of cotton nestlet. Leave mice for 17-19 hours.
4.
Record and/or score nests as per https://doi.org/10.1038/nprot.2006.170.
5.
Return mice to their home cages.
