Metabolism - Food & Drink Intake

Our metabolic research tools are primarily designed for rodent models, particularly mice and rats. Certain configurations may be adaptable for other small laboratory animals. For specific requirements, please contact our support team.

The OXYLET-Indirect Calorimeter (Physiocage System) measures oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, integrating these parameters with feeding and activity data. By continuously monitoring the animal’s respiratory exchange, it provides a comprehensive metabolic profile and insights into energy expenditure and nutrient utilization.

Yes. The PheComp Platform is specifically designed to track both food/liquid consumption and motor activity patterns, correlating intake with behavioral changes to offer a holistic view of the animal’s metabolic and activity profiles.

The Metabolic Monitor System can accommodate up to 16 animals simultaneously, making it ideal for larger studies or laboratories seeking high-throughput data collection without compromising accuracy.

These analyzers provide fast, reliable measurement of oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations. The CO2 and O2 Respiratory Gas Analyzer focuses on ambient gas concentrations in metabolic chambers, while the End-tidal O2 and CO2 Monitor measures respiratory parameters at the animal’s airway, reflecting immediate metabolic responses.

Absolutely. Data from our systems can be exported in widely compatible formats. This allows seamless integration with other measurements (e.g., body composition, hormonal assays, imaging studies), enabling comprehensive metabolic and physiological analyses.

The instruments are designed for durability, stability, and minimal animal disturbance. They are suited for longitudinal studies assessing chronic dietary interventions, obesity models, or long-term pharmacological treatments, but individual housing could be stressful. For long-term experiments the approval in advance by the relevant regulatory authorities within the laboratory is required.

Bioseb offers personalized technical support and training services, adapted to the specific needs of each instrument. Assistance may include installation guidance, hardware and software training, or protocol optimization, depending on the equipment’s complexity. To learn more or request support, feel free to contact us through our contact form.