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Over the millennia,
horses have developed a natural tendency to mask any pain or
lameness in order to provide protection for themselves in the wild.
Unfortunately, for the veterinarian, this makes it difficult to
detect, diagnose, and treat problems in horses. One tool that has
emerged to help veterinarians is thermal imaging via infrared
cameras. Our infrared cameras can detect heat variations with a high
degree of accuracy, so they can be used to analyze and understand
problems in a horse's joints, tendons and hoofs.
Research has shown that subtle temperature anomalies revealed by an
infrared camera can provide an early indication of inflammatory
changes in soft tissues. Thermal images can reveal the onset of
inflammatory reaction in joints and tendons up to two weeks before
the clinical appearance of lameness, allowing veterinarians to see
neurovascular changes and evaluate the efficacy of vaso-active
substances.
Equine thermography is a well-documented, powerful, non-invasive
diagnostic modality that can aid veterinarians. |
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| These images show hoof
imbalance, a common problem. Note the increased heat in the lateral
right front where the breakover is across the right quarter and toe.
In identifying the physiologic imbalance in the hoof, appropriate
shoeing changes can be made to improve performance and hoof comfort.
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| Images reveals
significant inflammation in the area of the proximal suspensory and
proximal aspect of the medial splint bone. |
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IR
Helps Dairy Industry Beat Bovine Mastitis
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Bovine Mastitis costs
the dairy industry over 2 billion dollars each year in prevention
efforts, treatment and lost revenue. In cows, a rise in somatic
cells reduces milk output and negatively impacts milk quality by
leaving deposits behind. Detecting mastitis early can increase
overall milk quality, profits and reproductive health while reducing
labor, veterinary and drug costs.
Preventing mastitis infections from developing or catching them
before they negatively impact revenue can be costly and complicated.
Off-site testing is expensive, and it is nearly impossible for
on-site testing to detect mastitis before it begins to impact milk
quality. Now, infrared thermography can detect subtle rises in
temperature at the earliest stages of infection, helping the dairy
industry detect mastitis before it has the opportunity to spread.
Having periodic infrared images of cows as they come in for milking
for temperature anomalies is becoming the most cost effective way to
detect mastitis, keep milk quality at a premium and keep herds
healthy and productive. Even dairies with small herds may find it a
worthwhile investment. |
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