rat tickling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-005380",
  "term": "rat tickling",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "A positive handling technique where a human handler interacts with laboratory rats by mimicking rat play. The handler turns over and \"pins\" the rat with one hand, then releasing them. Rats respond to rat tickling with ultrasonic vocalizations that indicate a pleasurable response.",
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "animal husbandry"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NC3Rs.org",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "cosquillas a ratas"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/rat-tickling/"
}