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Ruminal bolus for electronic identification of a ruminant

US6202596A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 1999
Grant dateMar 20, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K11/007
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The bolus is intended to be received in the reticulum of a ruminant. It comprises a body (10) having a housing (12) for containing a data interchange device (14). According to the invention, the body (10) is made of a material based on alumina, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, and/or on silica, SiO.sub.2.

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