These animal holders complete the scope of the infrared thermal stimulus of the Plantar Test, or the mechanical stimuus of the Dynamic Plantar Aesthesiometer, used for assessing hind paw withdrawal. This new invention allows the application of the same stimulus to the region innervated by the trigeminal nerve.
The Set includes two holders, form molded for testing specific size ranges of animals: the two sizes have been optimized for young adult rats as well as for bigger rats.
“Very nicely done - easy to use and it greatly facilitates consistent handling of animals” Dr. Ken Hargreaves, UT Texas
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Correlation thresholds in submandibular (trigeminal) region and hindpaw plantar surface | A step forward toward multifactorial measurement of pain-related sensitivity in animal research |
| Test orofacial nociception using a standard Plantar thermal or mechanical stimulator | The new holders complete the scope of the thermal or mechanical stimulators used for assessing hind paw withdrawal |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Material | Deep-Red Color Polymer |
| Weight | 0.4 Kg |
| Shipping Weight | 1.0 Kg |
| Packing dimension | 39 x 27 x 21 cm |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | Durham Holder is covered by a 12-month warranty + 12 after product registration |
| UB-Care | Additional UB-Care can be added for other 12 or 24 months |
The Durham Holders have distinct advantages which make them ideal as accessories to the classical Hargreaves test and they represent a step forward toward a multifactorial measurement of pain-related sensitivity in animal research.
Quantification of localized hypersensitivity is common in the clinic, but not in animal experiments.
The holders may appear similar to the classic Broome style animal holder; however, those restrainers are clunky, made of clear acrylic, and do not have stimulus apertures, so they could never be used for this stimulation.
| Durham Holders | |
|---|---|
| 37102 | Rat Holder (Medium Size) |
| 37103 | Rat Holder (Large Size) |
In addition to the one-year Regular Warranty and in addition to the one-year product registration extended warranty, Ugo Basile offers an Optional Extended Warranty that extends the warranty period for the product for additional one or two years called “UB Care12”/“UB Care24”. Customers may purchase the “UB Care” at the maximum of 3 months after buying. For more detailed information, please contact your local representatives.
