Training a large number of laboratory mice using running wheel and analyzing running behavior by use of a compter-assisted system (1997)

Lapveterlaineen, T., Tiihonen, P., Koskela, P. et al.

Abstract

Using the system, we investigated the running behavior of 21 young C57BL/6 male mice. After the fast growth period, until 8 weeks of age, the mice ran 4 to 5 km/day at an average speed of 23 m/min, and spent 3 h running each day. This took place during the hours of darkness.