Effects of electronic identification, temperature monitoring, and ELA on the meat industry. [Electronic monitoring of cattle herds and serological testing for diseases]
Electronic identification of CaHl/sub e/ and temperature monitoring of tolerance to environmental changes are technically feasible for the management of breeder herds and dairy cattle. Some commercial organizations are already manfacturing simple forms of electronic identification. A nearly ideal system can become a reality if the various potential user groups work together with the developers, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies. Widespread use of electronic identification and temperature monitoring in the livestock industry would improve the cost/benefit ratios to all portions of the industry by enhancing efficiency of production and management of records. The enzyme-labeled antibody (ELA) serological test of cattle in the slaughter plant makes it possible to screen for many diseases in a simple, fast inexpensive way.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 7256513
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-77-519; CONF-770307-1
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Meat industry research conference, Chicago, IL, USA, 24 Mar 1977
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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