All Outputs (2)

Detecting Dairy Cow Behavior Using Vision Technology (2021)
Journal Article
McDonagh, J., Tzimiropoulos, G., Slinger, K. R., Huggett, Z. J., Down, P. M., & Bell, M. J. (2021). Detecting Dairy Cow Behavior Using Vision Technology. Agriculture, 11(7), Article 675. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11070675

The aim of this study was to investigate using existing image recognition techniques to predict the behavior of dairy cows. A total of 46 individual dairy cows were monitored continuously under 24 h video surveillance prior to calving. The video was... Read More about Detecting Dairy Cow Behavior Using Vision Technology.

The association between foot temperature and hoof lesions in sheep (2021)
Journal Article
Eyre, L., Huggett, Z. J., Slinger, K. R., Siettou, C., & Bell, M. J. (2021). The association between foot temperature and hoof lesions in sheep. Livestock Science, 251, Article 104606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104606

Lameness, predominantly caused by footrot and interdigital dermatitis, is a common issue in sheep flocks with negative consequences for animal welfare and productivity. Simple and cheap methods to prevent and monitor lameness are desirable to decreas... Read More about The association between foot temperature and hoof lesions in sheep.