1. Heather Robertson

2.   It is an identifying integrated circuit placed under the skin of an animal. The chips are about the size of a lager grain of rice and are based on a passive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology What is Microchip Implant?

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5.   The microchip is placed anywhere on the animal right under the skin.  It is sealed in biocompatible glass covered by a sheath to prevent migration. Where is it placed in the animal?

6.  How it is Implanted

7.   The most common method in cattle is the use of RFID ear tags. Other methods:

8.   Passive Tag:  No internal power supply  Instead there is a small electric current is created in the antenna when an incoming signal reaches it  Provides enough power to briefly activate the tag usually just long enough to relay the ID number or product name.  Activated from a distance of ten millimeters to over 6 meters away.  Can be smaller then the other tags and thinner than paper. The different types of tags:

9.   Active Tag:  Contain an internal power source  Allows for a longer read-range and for a bigger memory on the tag  Power source also makes it possible to store information sent by the transceiver  They are slightly bigger than a coin  Can be read from many meters away, and generally have a battery life of about ten years

10.   Allflex FDX EID Ear Tag – Cattle - 20/package  Price= $41.25 Different Brands and the Prices to use Microchips or RFID Tags

11.   Allflex USDA HDX EID Tag - 20/Bag  Price= $53.43 Continued

12.   DTR® 4 Universal Reader  Price=$1,035.00  Will read both FDX and HDX ID tags. Continued

13.   Allflex Compact Reader  Price =$253.50  Just compatible to the Allflex brand Continued

14.   SmartChip 15 Digit Microchip  Price=$12 each  Just Identification Continued

15.   Destron BioTherm LifeChip  Price= $20.00 each  Identification + Temperature Continued

16.   Destron Universal Microchip Reader  Price=$449.00 Continued

17.   To track lost or stolen cattle  To Help in different studies on cattle  Help detect when heifers or cows are in heat  Records the temperature of the cattle  It can help identify where a cattle are originally from to track different diseases or illegal antibiotics were use before going to the slaughter house. Uses of Microchips

18.   With the different brands of the microchips or the RFID tags there is a certain computer or device that has to read them. They do not all use the same program  The Microchips may move and the RFID tags could fall out of the cattle’s ear. Disadvantages:

19.   Can track all of your cattle  When sorting you can have more than one chip read at a time.  Can speed up checking in or out cattle at a feedyard or sale barn  You will be able to better manage your heard  Have the satisfaction of knowing exactly when to AI the heifers and cows.  When buying different cattle you will be able to check and make sure they are not bring any unwanted dieses to your farm. Related Advantage

20.   http://www.avma.org/reference/backgrounders/microchipping_bgn d.pdf http://www.avma.org/reference/backgrounders/microchipping_bgn d.pdf  http://www.rfident.org/ http://www.rfident.org/  Cowboy Journal  www.luckysnlranch.com/articles/19.html www.luckysnlranch.com/articles/19.html  www.referenceforbusiness.com www.referenceforbusiness.com  Animalcentral.net/blog/cattle-branding-season-and-the-importance- of-microchips/  www.facts-and-facts.com www.facts-and-facts.com  www.bendbulletin.com www.bendbulletin.com  www.lightlivestockequipment.com/microchippage.asp www.lightlivestockequipment.com/microchippage.asp  http://www.qcsupply.com/farm-livestock.html Works Citied

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