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PIT tags are tiny
identification chips which are injected into specimens for permanent
identification. The chip is read by means of a reader which provides a
unique code read out of the chip implanted in the animal. The chip is
passive, i.e., does not need any current. The readers can be either
portable, working on batteries, or require AC current. Some have the
capability to store codes from many animals before they are downloaded to a
computer, others simply display the code of the current reading without
storage. In the past, reading distances have been very short (less than 30
cm); however, manufacturers and researchers are adapting readers for more
versatile field and laboratory applications.
At the current time, there
are two systems which are unfortunately not compatible: Trovan and Destron.
DESTRON
IMPLANTED IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Descriptions:
Description of tags and
readers: http://www.electronicidinc.com/eidback.html
Suppliers:
Electronic
ID, Inc.
131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 116
Fort Worth, Texas 76106 USA
800-842-TRAK (8725)
Fax: (817)624-1686
E-mail: eid@dfw.net
Web page: http://www.electronicidinc.com
Genus
Animal Health, Vet Lab,
Cleeve House,Lower Wick, Worcester, WR2 4NS.
UK
Phone: 44 1978 291051
Fax: 44 1978 290178
TROVAN
IMPLANTED IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Descriptions:
Description of the system can
be found at: http://www.chattanooga.net/HHCA/rf.html
Suppliers:
Infopet
Identification Systems, Inc.
517 WEST TRAVELERS TRAIL
BURNSVILLE, MN 55337-2548, USA
612/890-2080 612/890-2054 (FAX)
Try also 1-800-INFOPET
Handheld
Computer Applications, Inc.
4220 Dayton Boulevard Suite A
Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA
Voice (423) 870-5918 Fax (423) 875-6301
E-mail: brucew@chattanooga.net
Web page: http://www.chattanooga.net/HHCA/rf.html
Some more PIT links...
Using TROVAN PIT tags with
reptiles: http://www.pythons.com/trovan.html
Tests Marking Fish: http://research.nwfsc.noaa.gov/TM7/TM7-PIT_tag.html
Most
information on PIT tags courtesy of:
Amos Bouskila
Ben-Gurion Univ. of the Negev
P.O. Box 653
84105 Beer-Sheva, Israel
Tel: 972 7 461278
Fax: 972 7 472992
E-mail: bouskila@bgumail.bgu.ac.il
The information provided on the
Biotelem web site is supplied by the companies concerned, and is presented
here as a reference source for individuals with an interest in
biotelemetry. Its inclusion implies no endorsement by Grant Systems Engineering
Inc. or any other party to the site.
cgrant@grant.ca
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