Veterinarska stanica, Vol. 51 No. 3, 2020.
Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.51.3.9
Microchipping of animals and possible adverse effects in veterinary medicine
Tihana Josipović
; Brežice, Slovenia
Hrvoje Capak
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Lucija Ciglar
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Krešimir Martinković
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Microchipping of animals has proven to be the most useful animal marking technique. Due to its high efficiency and easy application, it quickly reached a global scale. Microchipping in the Republic of Croatia may only be performed by authorized veterinarians who are obliged to abide by the legislation regulating implantation. The microchip is a passive device and its presence causes no harm to the animal. Since its common use as an animal marking technique, only a few studies have reported side effects. Most of the side effects are excessive body reactions, tumours, incorrect implantation and migration. Although side effects are possible, today’s technological advancements in the area of biocompatibility and duration of microchips have reduced the risk of side effects to a minimum. Additionally, the veterinarian’s responsibility for proper implantation also plays a role in reducing this risk.
Keywords
animals; marking; identification; microchip; microchipping
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237804
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Publication date:
18.5.2020.
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