PHARMACOLOGY INSTRUMENTS

The Grip Strength meter allows the study of neuromuscular functions in rodents by determining the maximum force displayed in animal.

The system can be used to study effects of hormones, toxins, muscle relaxants as well as disease or the aging process on the muscular strength of the animal.

The system can be configured for rats, mice or other small laboratory animals.

Systems for measuring grip strength of both front limbs as well as hind limbs of mice and rats are available.

The Vogel test is a conflict test has become a standard for fast screening the potential anxiolytic properties of drugs. In this procedure, the drinking behavior is punished by mild electrical shocks leading to a significant reduction of water consumption in deprived animals. Drinking responses are then reestablished by drugs with anxiolytic properties.

Vogel test consists of a standard home cage for mice as well as rat associated with a grid floor. An electronic unit associated with a special nipple ensures the detection and counting of the licks reflecting the animal drinking behavior.

Vogel Test Apparatus is designed to induce anxiety within a subject and monitor the degree of drug effect by the administration of a mild shock after 20 licks on a sipper tube. The shock is delivered through the sipper tube and is maintained for a selectable duration of 0.25 to 2.0 seconds. The intensity of shock is user adjustable. With the onset of the initial shock, Anxiometer begins a three minute testing session during which the total number of licks and shocks (administered with every 20th lick) is recorded on front panel counters. The performance of anti-anxiety drugs can be measured by comparing the drinking behavior of punished drugged rats to the behavior of punished non-drugged rats.

• single unit organ bath systems: analog, digital model
• double unit organ bath systems:: analog, digital model
• four unit organ bath systems : analog, digital model
• eight unit organ bath systems: analog, digital model

• organ bath tube
• reservoir coils
• tissue holders
• water circulation pump - for maintaining uniform temperature
• gas diffusers (aerator controllers)
• temperature controllers: analogue or digital (as per model)
• frontal writing lever
• couplers set

• filling and emptying of tissue chambers can be performed simultaneoulsly simply by rotating knobs
• internal heater produces excellent heat diffusion
• immersed chambers & reservoir coils provides stable temperature maintenance
• quick to set up & easy to use
• in built water circulation pump for maintaining uniform temperature
• in built gas diffuser to attach aerator to organ bath tube
• directly & aeration can be controlled through knobs provided
• no need of glass aeration tubes
• compact, robust design using no external glasswares
• use of minimum metallic parts to minimise the corrosion

• General activity (one or several animals)
• Locomotor and Stereotyped movements
• Rearings
• Exploration/curiosity (nose-spoke detection in the hole-board option).

elevated plus maze for mice and elevated plus maze for rat

made of p. P. / p. C.

• available to hold 24 animal cages of size: 29 x 22 x 14 cms. (lxbxh). Rack size: 39” x 12” x 60” (lxbxh).
• available to hold 24 animal cage of size: 41 x 28 x 15 cms. (lxbxh). Rack size: 50” x 18’ x 60” (lxbxh).
• available to hold 20 animal cages 43 x 27 x 15 cms. / 43 x 27 x 22 cms. (lxbxh). Rack size: 62” x 20” x 65” (lxbxh).

• individual time counters (9999 seconds).
• digital rpm indicator and digital time counters.
• each counter runs from the beginning of the test until the animal falls from the drum to the lane.
• electronic change of speed from 4 -120 rpm.
• nontransparent partition.
• instruments can be used for mice as well as for rat- just by changing central rod.
• easy replacement of the central rod for mice or for rat as per requirement.

• Digital Voltmeter: 16 - 200 V DC.
• Digital Timer: 0.1 - 999 sec.
• Digital Delay Timer: 0.1 - 999 sec (cyclic).
• Complete Chamber and Tray made of thick imported Acrylic Sheets.
• Climbing Pole of Backelite.
• Switch for selecting light or sound mode.

• Thick pure aluminum plate (12mm) provides a very high temperature stability and even surface distribution.
  
• Plate temperature can be held at a set point between above ambient to 70°C (+/- 0.2ºC).
  
• A built-in timer activated by an external foot switch allows the precise measurement of the reaction time (0.1 sec resolution).
  
• Remote foot-switch controls the test start/stop allowing rapid Hands-free experiments.
  
• Provided with the calibration certificate of the temperature indicator.
  

1. Digital cost effective,price even lower than    mechanical type of sherrington drum. Maintenance free
2. 16x 2 lcd display
3. Heighly accurate 7 speeds : 0. 12, 0. 25, 0. 50, 0. 75, 1. 00, 1. 25, 2. 50mm/sec.
4. Auto concentration curve (crc) mode and normal made
5. Sturdy, corrosion resistant body
6. Battery backup (optional)
7. Very low power consumption
8. Timer & time multiplier with audio & visual alarm
9. Easy height djustment of drum

All maze is video tracking software package for automated analysis of rodent  behaviour in laboratory settings. All the user needs to supply is a camera/s, light ,video splitters and computer. What distinguishes  All maze from its competitors is that it can perform all the standard behavioral measurements that are offered by high end systems but in full dark conditions using infrared cameras . This includes tracking of multiple animals for social experiments  (i.e.,  there is no need for color marking

of animals).

Furthermore, because of its infrared capabilities, All maze is ideal for tracking animals in ‘visible burrow systems ‘  using clear or red tinted Perspex , and therefore lends itself well modeling  based on ecological Principles.

Data is automatically exported for statistical analysis in Excel, as well as accompanied by video or image captures of live tracking for presentation Purposes. ALL MAZE system can be used for Elevated plus maze, T maze, Y maze, Water maze, O maze experiments

• mice cage: size 29x22x14 cm
• rat cage: size 43x27x15 cm

• cage size: 24” x 18” x 18” (lxbxh) (standard cage)
• cage size: 48” x 18” x 18” (lxbxh) (nursing/breeding cage), including central cage partition for seperation of nursing mother.

• available for mice (15 to 30 gms. )
• available for rat (110 to 300 gms. )

• holder size: 14” x 6” x 7” (lxbxh)