Publications by authors named "Kenio P L de Oliveira"
Heat stress is major welfare concern during transport of pigs in tropical climates, which can also lead to direct production costs. This study evaluated the dynamics of heat zones through the load and their relationship with heat stress of weaner pigs during road transport in a tropical climate. Both environmental (e.
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- - The study investigated the effectiveness of infrared thermography (IRT) for detecting subclinical mastitis in dairy cows within compost barn systems in Brazil's semiarid climate, involving evaluations of 28 cows over a week.
- - Thermal images were analyzed for temperature readings in different udder regions, and these were correlated with somatic cell counts (SCC) to identify infections, achieving strong predictive correlations.
- - The findings indicated that IRT is a promising and practical tool for mastitis detection, particularly in the front quarters of the udder, though further research is necessary to enhance its application in routine farm management.