Primary Assay — Japanese Quail
Tonic Immobility
Coturnix japonica
Tonic immobility, an antipredator freezing response, is a heritable fearfulness index. Duration of induced immobility is used to select divergent lines and test anxiolytics.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Coturnix japonica.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tonic immobility duration | s | Latency to first righting |
| Number of inductions | count | Fearfulness index |
| Right latency | s | Time to recover |
| Vocalization during TI | count | Stress indicator |
References
Citations for Tonic Immobility
- Jones RB. (1986). The tonic immobility reaction of the domestic fowl: a review. World Poult Sci J, 42(1), 82-96.
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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