The smaXtec pH & Temp Sensor is designed to provide continuous measurement of pH and temperature in the rumen. The recorded data is transmitted wirelessly to the Base Station in real-time.
Benefits of pH measurement:
Detection of critical states of the rumen fluid
Monitoring of the effectiveness of rumen stabilizing additives
Monitoring of feed management
Stabilisation of digestion
Monitoring of rumen health
Prevention and early detection of digestive problems
Early detection of too abrupt change in ration
Early detection of reduced feed uptake and poor fodder quality
Early detection of a too rapid increase in concentrate levels or too high a ratio of strongly rumen acidifying concentrate components
Improved feed efficiency/feed conversion
Monitoring of appropriate concentrate/raw fibre content
Technical Details:
Dimensions: 132 x 35 mm (length x diameter)
Internal antenna
Internal Li-Ion battery
Measurement interval: 10 min
Measurement range (pH): pH 3 - 9
Measurement range (temperature): 0°C - 80°C/32 – 176°F
Measurement accuracy (pH): up to day 90 pH ±0.2 up to day 150 pH ±0.4
Measurement accuracy (temperature at 39°C/102.2°F): ± 0.25°C/± 0.45°F