RFID Temperature Sensor Microchip for Animal Identification & Health Monitoring
This professional-grade, implantable microchip represents a significant advancement in animal management technology. It seamlessly integrates passive RFID identification with precise temperature sensing within a single, miniaturized device. Engineered for veterinarians, livestock producers, and research facilities, it provides a reliable solution for lifetime traceability and proactive health monitoring.
Product Overview
The RFID Temperature Sensor Microchip is a dual-function passive RFID device designed specifically for the animal industry. It addresses two critical needs simultaneously: delivering a permanent, tamper-proof digital identity for an animal and enabling effortless, stress-free monitoring of its core body temperature. This combination supports enhanced animal welfare, improved biosecurity protocols, and more efficient operational management across various sectors.
Key Features and Benefits
Dual-Function Design
This microchip’s core innovation is its ability to perform two essential tasks. It provides a unique, unalterable identification number (UID) programmed at the factory for lifetime traceability. Concurrently, its integrated temperature sensor allows for the non-invasive capture of real-time body temperature data, eliminating the need for stressful manual methods.
Industry Standard Compliance
Fully compliant with the international ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B standards, this chip ensures global interoperability. It can be read by any compatible FDX-B reader worldwide, making it ideal for animals in travel, commerce, or international breeding programs.
Superior Build and Safety
The chip is hermetically sealed within a biocompatible bioglass capsule, a material chosen for its safety and hypoallergenic properties for long-term implantation. Its ultra-compact dimensions (1.4mm in diameter, 8.5mm in length) allow for safe and easy injection via a pre-loaded sterilized syringe into animals of various sizes.
How the RFID Temperature Microchip Works
The device operates on passive RFID technology, meaning it contains no internal battery. It remains inert until activated by the electromagnetic field from a compatible FDX-B reader. When a reader is brought within range (typically a few centimeters), it powers the chip. The chip then responds by transmitting its pre-programmed unique ID number and the current temperature reading from its integrated sensor back to the reader.
Primary Applications and Use Cases
Companion Animal and Pet Care
Veterinary clinics use the chip for instant patient identification and rapid fever screening during examinations. For pet owners, it offers permanent identification for recovery services with the added benefit of at-home health monitoring potential.
Livestock Management
In swine, cattle, and other herd operations, the chip enables efficient herd health monitoring. Managers can quickly scan animals to detect early signs of illness, such as fever, allowing for timely intervention. It also streamlines breeding management and inventory tracking with integrated vital data.
Research and Conservation
Wildlife researchers and laboratory facilities utilize these chips to monitor subject animals without the need for frequent physical restraint or handling, reducing stress on the animals and improving data quality.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Passive Implantable RFID Microchip with Sensor |
| Chip Type | Custom Sensor Integrated Chip |
| Operating Frequency | 134.2 kHz (Low Frequency – LF) |
| Communication Protocol | ISO 11784 / 11785 FDX-B (Full Duplex) |
| Encapsulation Material | Biocompatible Bioglass |
| Dimensions | 1.4 mm (Diameter) x 8.5 mm (Length) |
| Key Features | Unique Factory-Programmed UID, Integrated Temperature Sensor |
| Read Range | Short Range (Proximity-based, typical for LF implants) |
Benefits for Your Business or Practice
- Enhance Animal Welfare: Facilitate proactive health management through simplified, routine temperature checks.
- Improve Operational Efficiency: Dramatically reduce the time required for animal identification and vital data collection in clinical or farm settings.
- Ensure Traceability and Compliance: Meet and exceed industry regulations and international standards for animal identification and movement.
- Reduce Animal Stress: Minimize handling and discomfort associated with traditional identification and temperature-taking methods.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is an RFID temperature sensor microchip?
It is an implantable passive RFID device that transmits both a unique identification code and real-time temperature data when scanned by a compatible reader.
How does the temperature sensing work?
The microchip contains a miniaturized semiconductor-based sensor that measures the local temperature. This analog measurement is converted to a digital value and transmitted as part of the standard FDX-B data stream alongside the unique ID number.
Is the microchip safe for animals?
Yes. The chip is encapsulated in biocompatible bioglass, a material proven safe for long-term implantation in living tissue. The device is sterile, passive (has no battery), and designed specifically for this application.
What type of reader is required?
You need an RFID reader that supports the ISO 11785 FDX-B protocol at 134.2 kHz. Most standard low-frequency (LF) animal identification readers used in veterinary and agricultural settings support this mode.
Get Started with Advanced Animal Monitoring
Integrate the power of reliable identification with actionable health data into your operations. For detailed datasheets, reader compatibility information, volume pricing for agricultural or clinical use, or to request product samples for evaluation, please contact our technical sales team. Discover how a single, sophisticated device can transform your approach to animal management and care.