A simplified telemetry system for monitoring body temperature in small animals.
An inexpensive but reliable telemetry system for long-term, sequential monitoring of body temperature in up to 20 laboratory animals is described. The system consists of frequency-modulated (FM) temperature transmitters, remote-controlled power switches to extend battery life, a multi-channel telemetry receiver, and a frequency counter interfaced with a personal computer to record data. Analysis of body temperature data obtained from four New Zealand White rabbits confirms the reliability and value of this system.
Varosi
S M
SM
Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0137.
Brigmon
R L
RL
Besch
E L
EL
D000818:Animals; D001824:Body Constitution; D001831:Body Temperature; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011817:Rabbits; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013686:Telemetry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*