Hulsey M G, Martin R J
Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.
Physiol Behav. 1991 Aug;50(2):403-8. doi: 10.1016/0031-9384(91)90086-4.
We have designed and implemented a system that utilizes a network of top-loading balances digitally interfaced to a Macintosh computer. The system simultaneously collects two forms of data which allow the evaluation of the animal's biting and/or licking behavior in addition to cumulative food intake and meal patterns. The system is capable of resuming data acquisition following a power failure without user intervention. Plexiglas cages utilized with the system features adjustable tunnel feeders and are appropriate for use with small rodents. Given appropriate caging, the system may be utilized to evaluate the feeding behavior of other species.
我们设计并实现了一个系统，该系统利用一组与苹果麦金塔电脑数字连接的顶载天平网络。该系统同时收集两种形式的数据，除了累积食物摄入量和进食模式外，还能评估动物的啃咬和/或舔舐行为。该系统能够在停电后无需用户干预即可恢复数据采集。与该系统配套使用的有机玻璃笼具配有可调节的隧道式喂食器，适用于小型啮齿动物。在有合适笼具的情况下，该系统可用于评估其他物种的进食行为。
