AniPill Core Body Temperature for Animal Research

Anipill is an innovative telemetry system for veterinary and research applications. The AniPill allows the measurement, monitoring and continuous recording of the core temperature of animals (rats, primates, cows, dogs etc.), while reducing animal stress, these can be directly ingested or implanted. The rectal temperature measurement is an acceptable temperature unlike fur and tail temperature.  It can detect a peak in infections, monitor, and prevent the risk of hypothermia. The Anipill is an innovative ingestible capsule particularly suitable for research on metabolism, monitoring physiological parameters, pyrogenic effects, chronobiology, or ovarian cycles in animals.

The sensor in the capsule transfers temperature data and other parameters by telemetry to an external monitor. The data is then exported to a PC via a dedicated interface or software provided.  Accurate to 0.1 ° C or 0.2 ° C, it identifies any temperature variation of a few tenths of a degree.

Since AniPill is a miniaturised pill it can be implanted in an animal weighing 20 grams. Additionally, its functioning will not be affected by an MRI scan. Given that the data is collected in less stressful environments or the animal’s social environment this reinforces the reliability of the data that is being collected. Therefore, the AniPill ingestible core temp monitoring pill participates in the implementation of the 3R (Replacement, Refinement and Reduction) rule in Animal Research, Animal Welfare and Scientific research laboratories.