Primary Assay — Japanese Quail
Open Field
Coturnix japonica
Open-field testing measures locomotor activity, thigmotaxis, and freezing in a novel arena. Standardized for selection of high- and low-stress lines.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Coturnix japonica.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Distance traveled | m | Locomotion |
| Time in center | s | Anxiety-like |
| Freezing duration | s | Immobility |
| Defecation count | count | Stress index |
References
Citations for Open Field
- Mills AD, Faure JM. (1991). Divergent selection for duration of tonic immobility. Behav Genet, 21(4), 361-371. PMID: 1953609
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Japanese Quail Research
Quail Breeding Enclosure
Reproductive behavior testing
Open-Field Arena (Quail-Sized)
Activity and anxiety assays
Tonic-Immobility Test Cradle
Standardized fear measure
T-Maze Apparatus
Spatial learning
Activity / Feed-Intake Monitor
Long-term welfare metrics
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Run Open Field on ConductVision
Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your japanese quail facility.
