Using implantable sensors to evaluate bovine cardiovascular physiology

What is it about?

Cattle are highly susceptible to diseases affecting the heart and lungs. Many of these diseases, such as pneumonia and pulmonary hypertension, also occur in humans. By studying bovine heart and lung physiology we can learn, and ultimately reduce the incidence of heart and lung disease in people and animals. Implantable sensors reduces animal stress by removing the need to restrain animals while measurements are made.

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Why is it important?

Cattle are particularly susceptible to diseases of the lungs and heart. By using implantable sensors we can evaluate bovine cardiovascular physiology under stress-free conditions. This means that we can better understand why cattle are particularly susceptible to diseases such as pneumonia and pulmonary arterial hypertension. These findings have a dual benefit because humans are also affected by these conditions.