ActualHCA Double Decker System (Rat Only)

The Double Decker (DD) HCA System is a groundbreaking innovation from Actual Analytics, designed to prioritise animal welfare while providing deeper insights into rodent behaviour. Built on the trusted HCA platform, this system enables researchers to study behaviours in an enriched, multi-dimensional environment.

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Improved Welfare for Rats
The Double Decker design transforms rodent housing by allowing rats to engage in natural postures and behaviours. Unlike single-level cages, DD systems provide sufficient vertical space for rats to stretch fully, adopt a bi-pedal stance, and climb. These enhancements directly support their physical and psychological well-being, aligning with evidence-based animal welfare practices.

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Advanced Behavioral Monitoring
By leveraging the Double Decker system, researchers can track rodent activity across two levels, capturing previously unmeasurable behaviours. The system enables precise monitoring of social dynamics, such as group interactions on the upper platform, and quantifies spatial preferences and movement patterns in a way that single-level systems cannot.

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Three-Dimensional Exploration
The inclusion of an upper level mimics the complexity of a natural habitat, encouraging exploratory and spontaneous behaviours. Rats benefit from opportunities to climb, play, and interact within a three-dimensional space, which the system can automatically track and analyse. This enhanced environment supports richer data collection, facilitating breakthroughs in behavioural science.

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The Double Decker HCA System is the ideal solution for researchers seeking to combine scientific precision with the highest standards of animal care.