Table 1 Procedures and schedule of UCMS
Stressor | Duration (h) | Day of application | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cage tilting (45°) | 14 | 1, 9, 17, 27 |
2 | Damp bedding | 24 | 2, 14, 21, 30, 34 |
3 | Food deprivation | 24 | 3, 15, 20, 28, 33 |
4 | Food and water deprivation | 14 | 6, 12, 24 |
5 | Lights on overnight | 24 | 4, 19, 25, 32 |
6 | Small cage | 24 | 7, 18, 29, 35 |
7 | Cage mate shuffle | 24 | 5, 13, 31 |
8 | Lights off during the day | 24 | 8, 16, 22 |
9 | Cage exchange | 24 | 10, 23 |
10 | Non stress | 11, 26 |