Table 2 Advantages and limitations of the two temperature measurement techniques assessed in the present study.
Implantable temperature transponder | Non-contact infrared thermometer | |
|---|---|---|
Required equipment | Expensive | Standard |
Required preparation | Transponder Implantation | None |
Regular checks for functionality | Required for transponder readers and transponders | Required for thermometers |
Variation of measurements | Optimal | Good |
Time efficiency/Time of animal handling | Poor (~10–30 seconds per measurement) | Good (~3–4 seconds per measurement) |
Level of technical expertise required | High | Standard |
Experimenter-dependency | Standard | High |
Accuracy to predict death as an outcome event | High | High |
