slugInfrared thermal image for assessing animal health and welfare
Journal Title: Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Infrared thermal imaging is a non-destructive testing technology that can be used to determine the superficial temperature of objects. This technology has an increasing use in detecting diseases and distress in animal husbandry within the poultry, pig and dairy production. The process can identify changes in peripheral blood flow from the resulting changes in heat loss and; therefore, have been a useful tool for evaluating the presence of disease, edema, and stress in animals. This paper reviews the current literature related to the use of infrared technology and discusses their results and implications in animal welfare issues, poultry, pig and bovine industry.
Authors and Affiliations
Irenilza Alencar Nääs ▪ Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia ▪ Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara
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- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.14269/2318-1265/jabb.v2n3p66-72
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