A simple rapid swim test to determine spatial preference in the rat.
A swim test is described for the evaluation of spatial preference in untreated male rats. The test is rapid, objective and simple to perform and was able to distinguish right-left preferences in 47 rats. It is encouraged that the swim test be compared to or used in conjunction with other spatial preference tests.
D000818:Animals; D005010:Ethology / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D013037:Spatial Behavior; D013550:Swimming