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Using thermography as a diagnostic tool for omphalitis on newborn calves

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Author(s):
Shecaira, C. L. [1] ; Seino, C. H. [1] ; Bombardelli, J. A. [1] ; Reis, G. A. [1] ; Fusada, E. J. [1] ; Azedo, M. R. [1] ; Benesi, F. J. [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Vet & Zootecnia, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Thermal Biology; v. 71, p. 209-211, JAN 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

The objective was to verify if thermography is able to detect inflammatory signs on the skin surface by comparing the umbilical region of healthy calves and calves presenting omphalitis. Twenty healthy calves (control group) had their lateral umbilical region and abdominal region examined with a thermal imaging camera in order to obtain a regional thermograph. The thermographic examination was then performed on 27 calves (Omphalitis group) presenting omphalitis diagnosed by physical examination. The maximum temperature of the lateral umbilical region in calves (aged < 30 days) was 35.7 degrees C +/- 1.8 for the control group and 37.0 degrees C +/- 1.1 for the omphalitis group and was significantly different (p = 0.002). No difference was found on the temperature of the abdominal umbilical region. In the abdominal and lateral region the highest temperature site was differently positioned between the groups. In conclusion, thermography is able to detect inflammatory signs on the skin of newborn calves and has advantages as a non-invasive, fast and safe method of supporting veterinary diagnosis. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/02418-5 - Evaluation of the influence on cytokine production profile of immune response in calves in the first 30 days of life
Grantee:Carolina de Lara Shecaira
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 13/25323-7 - Umbilical diseases and their consequences in calves during the first 30 days of life: diagnostic alternatives, immunological and microbiological evaluation and correlation with transference of passive immunity
Grantee:Fernando Jose Benesi
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants