Israeli technology may helpful in detection of swine flu

An Israeli organization has come up with a technology, entitled Bull Connect, to detect swine flu and other animal diseases before they spread. The innovatory technology can distantly screen the health and condition of each pig in a herd.

The Petah Tikva start-up had developed the knowledge to look over herds of cattle, but it has been accorded a renewed implication keeping in mind the recent outburst of swine flu in Mexico since it can also be used to observe pigs.

According to Sharon Soustiel, CartaSense's chief operation representative, the system can detect illness and prompt separation. "With this technology, I can know in real time about any epidemic breakout, and I can monitor it and straight away isolate the area," the Jerusalem Post quoted Sharon as saying.

Sharon explained a sensor was put on every animal's ear that monitored its hotness, heart rate, respiratory rate and location.

Sharon said: "All of this animal information can give us in real time the in sequence to know if the cattle is sick or not. We make a wireless network from all of the cattle." The product is anticipated to hit the market in less than a year.