Temperature monitoring system
Animal welfare is a cornerstone of responsible and ethical research. With the evolving demands of IACUC compliance, veterinary oversight, and real-time data needs, researchers require tools that offer both precision and simplicity.
AnyCage Lite by UID is a revolutionary solution for continuous, non-invasive, undisturbed monitoring of single- or group-housed research animals. Leveraging advanced RFID and implantable microchip technology, AnyCage Lite delivers 24/7 tracking of individual IDs, body temperatures, and zone location—right inside the animals’ home cages.
Whether you’re refining protocols, scaling up vivarium monitoring, or supporting ethical research practices, AnyCage Lite empowers your team to collect meaningful animal welfare data with ease.
Key Features
Non-Invasive Monitoring
- Tracks temperature continuously without disturbing animals, supporting refinement in animal care practices.
Continuous, Real-Time Data
- Enables uninterrupted 24/7 collection of temperature and location data for each group-housed animal.
Home Cage Compatibility
- Designed to work seamlessly with virtually any cage size or shape using magnetically attached antennas.
Flexible Antenna Options
- Available with both a 3” round and 2”x5” rectangular antenna, allowing flexible placement and configuration.
Plug-and-Play Setup
- Simple USB connectivity allows for fast deployment. Just plug in and start collecting data.
Minimal Footprint, Maximum Impact
- Compact reader modules and simple communication protocols make scaling up easy and cost-effective.
Benefits
1. Enhanced Animal Welfare
- Enable IACUC-compliant monitoring by tracking temperature trends to identify abnormalities early—without animal handling.
2. Time & Labor Savings
- Remote monitoring capabilities reduce the need for manual checks, freeing up staff time for more critical research activities.
3. Flexible & Scalable
- Offers flexible integration across various cage types and manufacturers, with simple magnetic or rack-mounted antenna solutions to streamline deployment.
4. Research-Ready Data
- Provides granular health data that supports preclinical decision-making and reporting.
Applications
Biomedical Research Facilities:
Maintain continuous health checks for mice in pharmacology, toxicology, and oncology studies.
Vivarium Operations:
Use for remote animal welfare audits and to inform staffing decisions.
Veterinary Oversight
Provide real-time data to veterinary staff for post-surgical or treatment monitoring.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs):
Demonstrate compliance with refined care standards using non-invasive technology.
AnyCage Lite Data:
Temperature data recorded over a 12-day period from Mouse #5
(of five housed in a shared cage) using a single rectangular antenna mounted to the side of the cage.
Reader unit: AnyCage Lite Reader with USB interface
Antennas: two antenna size options: 3″ round antenna, 2″ x 3″ rectangular antenna
Microchip required: UID UCT-2112 Temperature-sensing Microchip
Temperature accuracy: accurate to ±0.1°C from 30°C to 46°C
Temperature range: from 25°C to 50°C; 0.1°C resolution
Connectivity: USB; up to 8 readers per PC recommended
Magnetic mount: for easy repositioning and removal during cage wash cycles
Data collection software: easy to use and intuitive software for real-time temperature data collection
- ---THE ANYCAGE LITE 4-CAGE READER KIT---
- - 4x AnyCageLITE Reader with 3″ Round Antennas
- - 4x (2″x5″) Rectangular Antennas
- - USB 4 Port Hub
- - Data Collector Software for AnyCage Lite
- - Pack of 24 temperature transponders. Individually packaged in sterile cannula for quick and easy insertion.
- - Pistol Grip Microchip Injector
