(Reinhardt) "We had a large group of visiting scientists who used tube-restraint as classical stressor for experimental purposes in their research facility. When they saw us working with our rats they ...

If any signs of redness, swelling or irritation occur, it may be necessary to place a restraint collar on the rat and begin antibiotics for secondary infection. Complications associated with ...

Placing a restraint collar on an animal has the potential to induce a considerable amount of stress. Even though animals may appear to adapt to the collar with time, one study in rats showed that ...