The aim of this study was to test the use of infrared thermography as a possible tool for detecting short-term stress, of cow udder teat, caused by milking procedures. Thermographic images were collected and evaluated to calculate the values of two indicators: the average and the maximum skin surface temperatures at the base, center, and tip of each teat. Obtained results confirmed a relationship between the two indicators (Tavg, Tmax) and the level of teat stress generally evaluated by visual observation of its color. Nevertheless, the low accuracy reached by the two indicators does not seem to justify the development of an ad hoc infrared device for the monitoring of cow udder teat stress.
The Use of Infrared Thermography for the Monitoring of Udder Teat Stress Caused by Milking Machines
Redaelli, V.;Zaninelli, M.
2019-01-01
Abstract
The aim of this study was to test the use of infrared thermography as a possible tool for detecting short-term stress, of cow udder teat, caused by milking procedures. Thermographic images were collected and evaluated to calculate the values of two indicators: the average and the maximum skin surface temperatures at the base, center, and tip of each teat. Obtained results confirmed a relationship between the two indicators (Tavg, Tmax) and the level of teat stress generally evaluated by visual observation of its color. Nevertheless, the low accuracy reached by the two indicators does not seem to justify the development of an ad hoc infrared device for the monitoring of cow udder teat stress.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
