ISO 15639-1:2015

Radio frequency identification of animals — Standardization of injection sites for different animal species — Part 1: Companion animals (cats and dogs)

ISO 15639-1:2015 of the injection sites of animal species is related to different species and several fields of interest. After decades of market experience, migration of the transponder is still a problem in most animal species being identified by injectable transponders. Migration is related to several factors. The major issues are the injection site and the application of the injectable transponder but the correct injection site can be dictated by the dimensions (length and diameter) of the injectable transponder. In dogs and cats, this is not a big issue as the transponders used are the smallest readily available. There are several publications which precisely describe the application of injectable transponders anatomically but there is a demand from the community to have a comprehensive overview of all aspects related to the application and use of injectable transponders for different animal species.

Identification des animaux par radiofréquence — Normalisation des sites d'injection pour différentes espèces d'animaux — Partie 1: Animaux de compagnie (chiens et chats)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 06-Jul-2015
• ICS: 65.020.30 - Animal husbandry and breeding
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 23/SC 19 - Agricultural electronics
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 23/SC 19/WG 3 - Identification
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Completion Date: 22-Feb-2021

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15639-1
First edition
2015-07-15
Radio frequency identification of
animals — Standardization of injection
sites for different animal species —
Part 1:
Companion animals (cats and dogs)
Identification des animaux par radiofréquence — Normalisation des
sites d’injection pour différentes espèces d’animaux —
Partie 1: Animaux de compagnie (chiens et chats)
Reference number
ISO 15639-1:2015(E)
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ISO 2015

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Abbreviated Terms . 2
5 Identification of animals with injectable transponders . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Companion animals: Canine and feline (dogs and cats) . 3
5.3 Reading and detecting the position of the injectable transponder . 5
5.3.1 General reader information . 5
5.3.2 Detecting the transponder position . 5
6 Education and training. 6
7 Procedure for non-reading . 6
Annex A (normative) Problem of failed transponders . 8
Bibliography .10
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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 23, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and
forestry, Subcommittee SC 19, Agricultural electronics.
ISO 15639 consists of the following part, under the general title Radio frequency identification of
animals — Standardization of injection sites for different animal species:
— Part 1: Companion animals (cats and dogs)
Future parts are planned.
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Introduction
Since 1989, animals around the world started to be identified with injectable tube implants. At that
stage, there was no standardized technology and also no standardized method of using these implants.
Since 1996, ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 are in force and many countries around the world rely on these
technical standards. The ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 technologies are used to identify animals with ear
tag transponders, bolus transponders, leg tag transponders, and injectable tube transponders. There is
no clear guideline to which international regulations can refer to where to inject the tube. This needs
to be standardized for all animal species which are identified with these injectable tube transponders.
The standardized methods of identifying species allow a quick, reliable, and effective reading of animal
identification codes and a reliable recovery of the injectable tube transponder when animals are slaughtered.
This part of ISO 15639 is relevant for veterinarians, animal owners, and authorities responsible
for checking the identification of animals (e.g. customs offices, veterinary clinics, shelters, and
slaughterhouses).
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 15639-1:2015(E)
Radio frequency identification of animals — Standardization
of injection sites for different animal species —
Part 1:
Companion animals (cats and dogs)
1 Scope
The standardization of the injection sites of animal species is related to different species and several
fields of interest.
After decades of market experience, migration of the transponder is still a problem in most animal
species being identified by injectable transponders. Migration is related to several factors. The major
issues are the injection site and the application of the injectable transponder but the correct injection
site can be dictated by the dimensions (length and diameter) of the injectable transponder. In dogs
and cats, this is not a big issue as the transponders used are the smallest readily available. There are
several publications which precisely describe the application of injectable transponders anatomically
but there is a demand from the community to have a comprehensive overview of all aspects related to
the application and use of injectable transponders for different animal species.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 11784:1996, Radio frequency identification of animals — Code structure
ISO 11785:1996, Radio frequency identification of animals — Technical concept
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
transceiver (reader)
device, according to ISO 11785, used to communicate with the transponder
3.2
transponder
radio frequency identification (RFID) device that transmits its stored information when activated by a
transceiver and that can be able to store new information
3.3
FDX-B/HDX transceiver (reader)
transceiver that reads at least both FDX-B and HDX transponders, as defined in ISO 11784 and ISO 11785
3.4
FDX/HDX transponder
RFID device that transmits its transponder code, according to ISO 11784 and ISO 11785, when activated
by a transceiver
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3.5
advanced transponder
ISO 14223 transponder, compatible according to ISO 11785, with additional functionality (e.g. anti-
collision, sensor measurements) and memory options
3.6
paraveterinary workers
non-veterinarians having made a particular training on injecting transponders into animals
4 Abbreviated Terms
EID electronic identification
FDX-A full duplex communication protocols as referred to in ISO 11785:1996, Annex A
FDX-B full duplex communication protocol (conforming to ISO 11785)
HDX half duplex communication protocol
RFID radio frequency identification device
5 Identification of animals with injectable transponders
5.1 General
A transponder is the link between an animal and information about the animal in a database. It is
preferable to register animals in internationally accessible and nationally recognized databases.
Injectable transponders may be injected parenterally in most animal species and theoretically in any site
where injection is possible. From a practical point of view, injection sites should meet the following conditions:
a) Animal size and physiological development
To be considered in order to minimize the effect of the application of the device on the animal’s physiology.
b) Migration rate
Migration should be minimized by injecting the transponder in areas with low migration rate.
c) Breakage risk
The bigger the device, the more risk of breakage there is, although this is a very rare phenomenon.
There is evidently more risk in superficial injection sites, such as subcutaneous injection, due to the
exposure to impacts, bites, etc.
d) Reading distance required
Reading distance is proportional to the size of the transponder and the antenna of the reader. Very
small devices are not registered properly in dynamic reading.
The following are the other factors to be considered:
— Injection site shall entail the minimum risk and stress possible for the animal. Therefore, devices
should not be injected in highly vascularised or sensitive areas, such as the hoof or the axilla skinfold.
Also, areas close to important organs should be avoided, such as eyelids.
— The injection site shall be easily accessed both for injection and reading of the device. It should be
safe for the user to implant and read the device.
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— The injection site shall be located in a reasonably clean area of the body. Special care should be
taken with sites such as the perianal region or the distal portions of the extremities.
— Impact areas, where the animal is subject to frequent traumas, should be avoided.
— The site shall possess anatomic characteristics that facilitate the natural retention of the devices,
reducing migration.
Since injectable transponders are applied parenterally and this is generally considered a clinical
procedure, only veterinarians and paraveterinary workers should be allowed to carry out this practice.
There are many animal species that are treated as companion animals but are not mentioned i
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