Table 1 Various factors that may affect the behavioral response of rodents
From: Possible challenges in behavioral phenotyping of rodents following COVID-19 lockdown
State Factors | Trait Factors | Technical Factors |
|---|---|---|
• Technical skills and experience of the experimenter • Circadian timing • Setup and arrangements in the animal room • Nesting and bedding surface | • Animal handling • Stress level of the animal • Health and age of the animal • Strain and sex of the animal | • Automation in vivarium maintenance • Record keeping of health data • Control and monitoring of animal room environment • Standard operating procedure |
