NPH-01 ROTAROD APPARATUS

NPH-01 ROTAROD APPARATUS

The RotaRod test is one of the oldest tests used for assessing motor coordination and balance in rodents. It provides a quick and simple estimation of neuromuscular coordination. The apparatus consists of a motorized, circular rod turning at a constant or increasing speed.

Rota Rod is a measure of the amount of sedation or motor impairment imposed upon an animal undergoing an experimental therapy.

Test involves placing the animal on a rotarod, and the time animal can remain on the rod before falling off is measured.

The Rota Rod is a Digital motorized apparatus consist of a Horizontal rod which can rotates at a controlled speed.Rod is divided into multiple lanes.

Speed of the Rod is adjusted using a motor control unit. Speed can be increased gradually or can be maintained at same speed.

When animal falls from the Rod time is taken.

Mild Steel construction with powder coated paint finish and steel rod of 25 mm diameter.

Instrument has a Long trouble free life

Each compartment is with time interval counter.

Available in two compartment, three compartment Four and Five compartment models.