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Infrared thermography to evaluate lameness in pregnant sows.

Rocio Amezcua, Shannon M. Walsh, Paul H Luimes, Robert Friendship

PubMed · 2014 · 21 citations · 8 references

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Abstract

Early detection of lameness in sows is important to reduce losses and improve animal welfare. Mild-to-moderate lameness is difficult to diagnose in sows. Infrared thermography (IRT) was evaluated as a method of detecting signs of inflammation in the lower limbs as an aid in lameness detection.

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