Comparison of Thermographic Imaging and Other Diagnostic Techniques in Diagnosis of Cattle with Laminitis

Arican M., Hatipoglu F., EROL H., Kanat O., Yavuz O., Parlak K., ...More

ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE, vol.46, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.22456/1679-9216.85939
  • Journal Name: ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: bovine; CT, MRI, laminitis, radiography, thermography, CROSS-SECTIONAL ANATOMY, RAY COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY, BOVINE DIGIT, CT
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Lameness results in major economic losses on dairy farms. The proportion of lameness in cows are between 4-55%, the origin of 90% lameness are caused by foot diseases. Hoof abnormalities such as laminitis are major contributors to lameness. Aim of the study, compared with thermographic imaging (IRT) and radiographic, magnetic resonans (MR), computer tomography (CT), histopathological analysis on the diagnosis of laminitis.