System Overview
The Star-Oddi DST micro-HRT is a leadless, subminiature implantable data logger designed for internal biotelemetry monitoring in broiler chickens, swine, and research animals. Surgical placement in the coelomic cavity allows accurate core temperature and heart rate measurement without external wires or disturbance.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Star-Oddi (Garðabær, Iceland) |
| Dimensions & Weight | 8.3 mm x 25.4 mm | 3.3 grams |
| Parameters Measured | Heart Rate (bpm), HRV, Core Body Temperature (°C) |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.05°C accuracy (Resolution 0.032°C) |
| Memory Capacity | 43,476 measurements per parameter |
| Battery Life | 19 months at 10-minute sampling intervals |
| Data Retrieval | Sub-surface Wireless Optical Communication Box |
| Estimated Unit Cost | $400 - $650 USD / logger |
Scientific Utility & Validation
Recent research at Ghent University (Khan et al., 2026, Animal Biotelemetry) validates the Star-Oddi micro-HRT in broiler chickens. Studies demonstrate that coelomic cavity biotelemetry yields precise core body temperature readings, revealing that baseline core temperature is systematically higher than intramuscular microchip readings by 0.23°C.
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