Effects of electronic identification, temperature monitoring, and ELA on the meat industry. [Electronic monitoring of cattle herds and serological testing for diseases]

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:7256513

Holm, D M

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 Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 7256513
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-77-519; CONF-770307-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

553000* -- Agriculture & Food Technology
60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
AGRICULTURE
ANIMALS
BIOLOGICAL ADAPTATION
BODY
CATTLE
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENVIRONMENT
MAMMALS
MANAGEMENT
MONITORING
POPULATION DYNAMICS
REMOTE SENSING
RUMINANTS
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
VERTEBRATES