Primary Assay — Ferret
Social Play
Mustela putorius furo
Juvenile ferrets engage in vigorous play, including chase, wrestle, and "weasel-war-dance" hops. Play bouts and partner choice index social development.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Mustela putorius furo.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Play bouts | count/h | Social engagement |
| Partner preference | index | Selectivity |
| Aggressive bites | count | Agonistic component |
| Vocalization (dook) | calls/min | Excitement signal |
References
Citations for Social Play
- Stockman ER, et al. (1996). Social play in ferrets. Anim Behav, 51, 1219-1225.
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
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Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your ferret facility.
