Systems, methods and apparatus for rodent behavioural monitoring

A sensing module for use with a rodent cage for monitoring interactions of a rodent with a cage lid of the rodent cage, said sensing module comprising:

• a lid interaction sensor configured to produce signals associated with interactions of the rodent with the cage lid;
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• detection circuitry operably coupled to said lid interaction sensor for detecting the signals produced by said lid interaction sensor;
• securing means for securing said detection circuitry and said lid interaction sensor to the rodent cage such that said lid interaction sensor is located proximal to the cage lid;
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• wherein said detection circuitry is connectable to a power source for providing power thereto.

A sensorized cage lid configured for use with a rodent cage for behavioural monitoring of a rodent, the sensorized cage lid comprising:

• a lid body configured to contact a lower cage portion of the rodent cage, said lid body replacing a non-sensorized lid of the rodent cage;
• a lid interaction sensor supported by said lid body, wherein said lid interaction sensor is configured such that when said lid body received by the lower cage portion, said lid interaction sensor produces signals associated with interactions of the rodent with said lid body;
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• detection circuitry supported by said lid body and operably coupled to said lid interaction sensor for detecting the signals produced by said lid interaction sensor;
• wherein said detection circuitry is connectable to a power source for providing power thereto.