Main Title |
Lotus 1-2-3-Based System for Recording and Maintaining Body Weight of Laboratory Animals. |
Author |
Ali, J. S. ;
Olszyk, V. B. ;
Dunn, D. D. ;
Lee, K. L. A. ;
Kendall., S. M. ;
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CORP Author |
Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. ;ManTech Environmental Technology, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
Publisher |
c1992 |
Year Published |
1992 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-92/106; |
Stock Number |
PB92-158625 |
Additional Subjects |
Laboratory animals ;
Body weight ;
Species diversity ;
Computer applications ;
Algorithms ;
Weight gain ;
Food consumption ;
Weight indicators ;
Lotus 1-2-3 system
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB92-158625 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
9p |
Abstract |
Body weight maintenance is required in a variety of behavioral and physiological studies. A PC-based animal weighing system is described which features automated data collection and allows for accurate control of body weight in test animals via manipulation of food intake. Major system components are a PC-XT compatible computer, LOTUS 1-2-3 and measure software, and a digital electronic balance. The system is controlled by LOTUS macros which present menus to the user. Menus provide for the basic operations of the system, including establishing new data files, collecting weight data, printing, and transferring files to a laboratory minicomputer. The optional weight maintenance algorithm calculates the amount of food necessary to maintain target body weights. Some important aspects of this algorithm, including maintanance feeding and gain parameters, can be manipulated to reduce weight oscillation in test animals, or to accommodate the maintenance of body weight of different animal species. The system facilitates acquisition and recording of weight data, minimizes the frequency of error, and reduces variability both within and across animals when body weight maintenance is required. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Behavior Research Methods, Instruments and Computers 24, n1 p82-87 Feb 92. Prepared in cooperation with ManTech Environmental Technology, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Category Codes |
98E |
NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/10 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
212826432 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |