Phenotyping Protocols for Pipeline: UCD Interval Pipeline UCDIP_001

Unrestricted

Welfare Observations UCDIP_WEL_001 (v.1.0)

The Welfare Observations procedure is used for the recording of welfare issues as and when they occur.

Body Weight UCDIP_BWT_001 (v.1.0)

The body weight test measures the weight of the mouse in a time series, allowing monitoring of its evolution; also, it is required in many other procedures.

Week 26

Grip Strength UCDIP_GRS_001 (v.1.0)

The grip strength test is used to measure the neuromuscular function as maximal muscle strength of forelimbs and combined forelimbs and hind limbs. These are assessed by the grasping applied by the mouse on a grid that is connected to a sensor. Three trials are carried out in succession measuring forelimb-strength only, followed by three successive trials measuring the combined forelimb/hindlimb grip strength. All grip strength values obtained are normalized against mouse body weight.Ontological description: MP:0001515 - abnormal grip strength.

Combined SHIRPA and Dysmorphology UCDIP_CSD_003 (v.3.9)

SHIRPA and dysmorphology were originally always separate assessments.  However they have recently been combined as assessments, so that they take place at the same time.The purpose of the assessments is to examine mice for obvious physical characteristics, behaviors and morphological abnormalities.Descriptions include abnormal locomotion/appearance/behavior/reflex reactions.