Rotarod
Haley Geertsma
Published: 2022-03-02 DOI: 10.17504/protocols.io.b5srq6d6
Abstract
This protocol is used to test mice in the Rotarod behavioural test.
Steps
1.
Habituate mice in the testing room for 60 minutes.
2.
Place each mouse on the rod and turn on the rotarod machine at 4-40rpm over 5 minutes. Record how long each mouse can stay on the pole.
3.
Once testing is complete, place mice back into their home cage and wait for 10 minutes.
4.
Repeat this for 4 trials per day then repeat for 3 days (12 trials total).
