Monitoring foot surface temperature using infrared thermal imaging for assessment of hoof health status in cattle: A review.
J Therm Biol
; 78: 10-21, 2018 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30509624
ABSTRACT
Detection of lameness early in cows is important from the animal welfare point of view and for reducing economic losses. Currently, many studies are being conducted for assessment of hoof health status by measuring the surface temperature of skin in cattle and other animal species in different parts of the world. Infrared Thermography (IRT) is able to detect lesions of hooves associated with lameness by measuring the changes in coronary band and hoof skin surface temperature. The surface temperature of a lame limb will be increased when the hoof has lesion(s). IRT has been used as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for early detection of hoof lesions based on the temperature difference between affected and non-affected hoof and maximum foot temperature on the regions of interest. In spite of having many potential applications in cattle production, factors affecting the temperature readings in thermograms must also are considered while taking images. Standard operating procedures must be established before taking thermographs under different circumstances, by considering all the factors that affect its normal function. IRT may help in minimising the cost of veterinary services, low yield, compromised fertility and culling expenses, where lameness cannot be resolved in early stages.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Thermography
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Cattle Diseases
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Hoof and Claw
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Lameness, Animal
Type of study:
Screening_studies
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
J Therm Biol
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India