Using an Implantable Microchip for Measuring Body Temperature in Dairy Calves

Author

Megan Woodrum, University of KentuckyFollow
Melissa Cantor, University of KentuckyFollow
Joao H. C. Costa, University of KentuckyFollow

Year of Publication

2019

College

Agriculture, Food and Environment

Department/School/Program

Animal and Food Sciences

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Joao H. C. Costa

Abstract

Body temperature is frequently used as a method for determining if illness is present with fever detection. Taking rectal temperature or alternatively tympanic temperature can be time consuming and requires restraint of calves. Alternatives, such as implantable microchips that can be passively read using a radio frequency identification (RFID) scanner may allow for easier monitoring of body temperature.

This study aim was to validate an implantable microchip and to determine the best implant site.

Notes

Megan Woodrum participated in the Posters-at-the-Capitol event in Frankfort, KY on Feb. 21, 2019.

Recommended Citation

Woodrum, Megan; Cantor, Melissa; and Costa, Joao H. C., "Using an Implantable Microchip for Measuring Body Temperature in Dairy Calves" (2019). Posters-at-the-Capitol Presentations. 3.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/capitol_present/3