Light Variability Between a Library-Style Rat Rack and an Optirat Plus Carousel Rack

Compared to the library-style rack, there was less variability in light exposure both within and between cages in the Optirat Plus carousel rack. Moreover, the average amount of light per cage within individual Optirat Plus cages approached or surpassed standards suggested for pigmented and non-pigmented rodent exposure preferences, respectively. Keywords: Room environment, Light levels, lux, illumination, Optirat Plus, rat

Citation: McKernan, T. Light Variability Between a Library-Style Rat Rack and an Optirat Plus Carousel Rack. (2019)