Journal of Animal Health and Behavioural Science

Department of Animal Science, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Japan

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Actigraphy is Recycled in a Rat Communicative Sleep Study
  Author(s): Shinichi Esaki*
  
  Actigraphy is a non-invasive method for monitoring and recording movement patterns in animals. This technology is commonly used in the field of sleep research, particularly in studies involving rats. In a rat behavioural sleep study, actigraphy can be used to collect data on sleep and wake patterns, which can provide insights into the mechanisms that regulate sleep and the effects of different interventions on sleep. This article will discuss the use of actigraphy for a rat behavioural sleep study in more detail, including the advantages and limitations of this method and the factors that need to be considered when using actigraphy to study sleep in rats. Actigraphy is a technique for measuring and recording movement patterns in animals. This technology uses an actigraph device, which is typically a small, lightweight device that is worn on the animal's body. The .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2952-8097.2023.7.183

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