ReviewAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2025
Application of Infrared Thermography in the Detection of Hoof Disease and Lameness in Cattle.
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- Hooves, Sensors, and Signals: Precision Approaches to Automated Lameness Detection in Dairy Cattle.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Infrared Thermography for Simultaneous Detection of Limb Pathology and Subclinical Mastitis in Dairy Cows.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Infrared Thermography of Cattle Hooves: Temperature Differences According to Lameness Score.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Foot Pathologies in Dairy Cows: Preliminary Data on Clinical Assessment, Blood Biochemistry Analysis, and Infrared Thermography.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Radiographic evaluation, risk factors, and socio-economic impact of metapodial and phalangeal lameness in dairy cows.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
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Abstract
The aim of this paper was to highlight the most recent findings from research that utilized infrared thermography in diagnosing hoof disease and lameness in dairy cows. Scientific references were selected from databases based on their application of infrared thermography in detecting and preventing diseases in cattle. Studies have established that measuring view, leg position, and the presence of disease or different levels of lameness significantly affect the temperature values of cow's feet. Additionally, the timing of measurements is also important, while factors such as lactation stage, animal activity, and ambient temperature substantially impact the infrared readings. The potential of using infrared thermography has been recognized. However, further research is needed to develop optimal combinations of different diagnostic methods to improve the accuracy and efficiency of detecting hoof disease and lameness.
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