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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:28Nest Scoring
- 03:28Time to Integrate into Nest Test (TINT)
- 04:29Results: Nest Building Behavior
- 05:18Conclusion
We demonstrate the utility of nest building behavior in laboratory mice as an indicator of welfare. Nest scoring is a sensitive technique that is altered by temperature, illness, and aggression. The time to integrate into nest test (TINT) is a simple cage-side assessment that can detect postoperative pain.
