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[Radiotelemetric method of studying ruminal movements in cows]
Veterinarno-Meditsinski Nauki
|January 1, 1977
Summary
This study introduces a radiotelemetric system for monitoring visceral motility and bioelectric activity. The device enables stable physiologic data transmission up to 500 meters, aiding diverse research applications.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Physiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Context:
- Rumen motility and visceral bioelectric activity are crucial physiological parameters.
- Accurate, remote monitoring is essential for studying these functions in various animal models.
Purpose:
- To describe a novel monochannel radiotelemetric system for physiological monitoring.
- To adapt and evaluate the system for studying rumen motility and visceral bioelectric activity.
Summary:
- The system comprises an emitting unit (transformer, amplifier, generator, transmitter) and a receiving-unit (receiver, decoder, writer).
- It facilitates stable transmission of physiological data up to 500 meters.
- Graphic recordings of rumen motility were obtained from cows with and without fistulae, under varying physiological conditions.
Impact:
- Enables non-invasive, long-range physiological data acquisition.
- Provides a versatile tool for research in comparative physiology and veterinary medicine.
- Facilitates detailed studies of gastrointestinal and cardiac/uterine function.