Document type : Scientific article published in The Imaging Science Journal
Authors: Manasee Choudhury, Tulika Saikia, Santanu Banik, Girish Patil, Seema Rani Pegu, Swaraj Rajkhowa, Arnab Sen, Pranab Jyoti Das
Preview: Infrared thermography lends countless applications in biology and veterinary science. The popularity of the use of infrared imaging in the detection and mitigation of animal diseases has increased recently because of its non-invasiveness, ease of automation and keen sensitivity. The current review addresses the applicability of thermographic imaging for the diagnosis of common swine diseases viz. Foot and Mouth Disease, lameness, respiratory diseases and diarrhoea. Infrared scanning confirmed the increase in temperature of the body parts of infected animals compared to the normal animals. Besides this, the review also addresses the use of IRT technology in numerous conditions like detection of ovulation, male fertility, stress level, meat quality, population size etc. Because of its ease of handling, it can be implemented as a first-line screening tool in disease diagnosis. However, further research on the use of a thermal camera for pig health screening is still obligatory for confirmed diagnostic results.
