These methods can cause discomfort, irritation, and even infection. Larger tags, especially in small animals like rodents, can restrict movement and impact natural behavior. Manual data collection is prone to errors and can be time-consuming.
Revolutionizing Small Animal Identification with RFID
RFID tags represent a significant advancement in animal identification. Designed specifically for lab rodents, this miniature RFID tag addresses the shortcomings of traditional methods. Its small size is equivalent to 2 strands of hair tag at just 1.5mm, and it is painlessly injected into the mouse tail.
This minimizes the risk of adverse reactions and ensures the tag is well tolerated, even by immune-deficient strains.
The RFID tag is implanted using a small 21-gauge needle, making the procedure quick, easy, and minimally invasive. This refined injection process reduces stress on the animal.Â
This innovative approach is revolutionizing RFID tagging in animal lab identification, making animal research more ethical. It offers a reliable read distance of up to 5cm and a unique, permanent 24-character ID, facilitating accurate and efficient data collection.Â
The tag is compatible with any UHF reader, simplifying integration with existing laboratory environments.
Ethical and Efficient Research: The Value of RFID Animal Identification
- Animal Welfare: RFID significantly improves animal welfare by minimizing discomfort and stress associated with identification procedures. The small size and biocompatible coating of the tag ensure there is no migration of the tag inside the animal
- Data Accuracy: Enhances data accuracy by providing a unique, permanent ID for each animal. This eliminates the risk of misidentification and reduces data entry errors
- Efficiency: The ease of implantation and reliable read distance of the tag streamline data collection, saving researchers valuable time and resourcesÂ
The use of RFID in agriculture, scientific research and animal identification is growing, providing a secure and efficient way to track animals while ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines.
RFID tags represent a paradigm shift in animal identification for lab research on animals. Its minimally invasive design, biocompatibility, and reliable performance contribute to enhanced animal welfare, improved data accuracy and increased efficiency in animal research. As the field of animal research continues to evolve, innovative solutions like this will play a crucial role in ensuring ethical and scientifically sound research practices.
Marie Glotz, VP of Sales, U.K.
