Chinese scientists have invented a VR platform for mice, according to a new study.
The six-screened setup with virtual environments is intended to study how rodents think.
The scientists simulated a free-range environment in laying hen housing.
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VR can help reduce stress on livestock by providing them with calming environments that simulate natural habitats.
The researchers turned to Hollywood for inspiration when they conducted their study.
Finally, the researchers investigated the chickens' blood and tissues and samples of their intestinal microbes.
Chickens in the treatment group showed several beneficial changes compared to the control group.
“It’s intriguing to think that even just showing hens free-range environments can stimulate similar immunological benefits.
The Moo-taverse
Cows aren’t the only animals to get a VR treatment.
The virtual reality headsets create the illusion that the cows are outside in a sunny field.
And if they do, what good will that bring them?”
The VR included vertical pillars, multiple plants, and a swarm of video game space invaders.
High-speed cameras tracked and recorded the precise 3-D position of the animal.
