Primary Assay — Ferret
Visual Acuity / Orientation Tuning
Mustela putorius furo
Ferrets are a classical model for orientation maps and ocular dominance plasticity. Behavioral acuity and physiological tuning develop postnatally and are sensitive to monocular deprivation.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Mustela putorius furo.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral acuity | cyc/deg | Highest discriminable grating |
| Orientation tuning width | deg | Half-width at half-max |
| Ocular dominance index | index | Binocular balance |
| Visual evoked response | µV | Cortical signal amplitude |
References
Citations for Visual Acuity / Orientation Tuning
- Chapman B, Stryker MP. (1993). PMID: 8254372
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.
