Rey, BenjaminFuller, AndreaHetem, Robyn S.Lease, Hilary M.Mitchell, DuncanMeyer, Leith Carl Rodney2016-04-252016-01Rey, B, Fuller, A, Hetem, RS, Lease, HM, Mitchell, D & Meyer, LCR 2016, 'Microchip transponder thermometry for monitoring core body temperature of antelope during capture', Journal of Thermal Biology, vol. 55, pp. 45-53.0306-4565 (print)1879-0992 (online)10.1016/j.jtherbio.2015.11.010http://hdl.handle.net/2263/52144Hyperthermia is described as the major cause of morbidity and mortality associated with capture, immobilization and restraint of wild animals. Therefore, accurately determining the core body temperature of wild animals during capture is crucial for monitoring hyperthermia and the efficacy of cooling procedures. We investigated if microchip thermometry can accurately reflect core body temperature changes during capture and cooling interventions in the springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), a medium-sized antelope. Subcutaneous temperature measured with a temperature-sensitive microchip was a weak predictor of core body temperature measured by temperature-sensitive data loggers in the abdominal cavity (R2=0.32, bias >2 °C). Temperature-sensitive microchips in the gluteus muscle, however, provided an accurate estimate of core body temperature (R2=0.76, bias=0.012 °C). Microchips inserted into muscle therefore provide a convenient and accurate method to measure body temperature continuously in captured antelope, allowing detection of hyperthermia and the efficacy of cooling procedures.en© 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Notice : this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Journal of Thermal Biology. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Journal of Thermal Biology, vol. 55, pp. 45-53, 2015. doi :10.1016/j.jtherbio.2015.11.010.HyperthermiaBiologgingStressUngulateChemical immobilizationPostprint Article