Primary Assay — Ferret
Reaching / Manipulation
Mustela putorius furo
Ferrets perform skilled reaches with the forepaw to manipulate small objects, supporting comparative carnivore motor research.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Mustela putorius furo.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reach success | % | Object retrieval |
| Reach time | ms | Movement duration |
| Pronation/supination | deg | Wrist rotation |
| Bimanual events | % | Two-paw use |
References
Citations for Reaching / Manipulation
- Iwaniuk AN, Whishaw IQ. (1999). How skilled are the skilled limb movements of the raccoon? Behav Brain Res, 99(1), 35-44. PMID: 10512570
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Ferret Research
Ferret Housing with Enrichment
Long-term welfare-focused housing
Visual Stimulus Arena (Gratings)
Acuity and orientation testing
ECoG / EEG System (Carnivore-Sized)
Cortical recording
Ferret Olfactometer
Odor-guided behavior
Play Arena with Multi-Cam
Social development analysis
Related Assays
Other Ferret Primary Assays
09
Visual Acuity / Orientation Tuning
Mustela putorius furo
Ferrets are a classical model for orientation maps and ocular dominance plasticity. Behavioral acuity and physiological …
09
Open Field / Exploration
Mustela putorius furo
Ferrets are exploratory carnivores with high baseline activity, freezing under stress, and curiosity for novel objects. …
09
Social Play
Mustela putorius furo
Juvenile ferrets engage in vigorous play, including chase, wrestle, and "weasel-war-dance" hops. Play bouts and partner …
Run Reaching / Manipulation on ConductVision
Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your ferret facility.
