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Publication Date

1997

Location

Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Description

An apparatus is described which detects and measures the vibrations in a ruminant’s horn especially those produced by the animal’s teeth. Vibrations are transmitted by radio to a portable computer where those produced as a result of eating and ruminating can be characterised by their intensity, length and frequency.

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The Use of Vibration Analysis and Telemetry to Measure Bite Frequency and Intensity in Free-Ranging Horned Ruminants

Manitoba and Saskatchewan

An apparatus is described which detects and measures the vibrations in a ruminant’s horn especially those produced by the animal’s teeth. Vibrations are transmitted by radio to a portable computer where those produced as a result of eating and ruminating can be characterised by their intensity, length and frequency.