title: A simplified telemetry system for monitoring body temperature in small animals.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0137.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Varosi
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Brigmon
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Besch
mesh_terms: 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*