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Biology
Barlo Hillen, Daniel Andres Lopez, Joaquin Martin Marzano-Felisatti, Jose Luis Sanchez-Jimenez, Rosa Maria Cibrian Ortiz de Anda, Markus Nagle, Maria Rosario Salvador-Palmer, Pedro Perez-Soriano, Elmar Schomer, Perikles Simon, Jose Ignacio Priego-Quesada
Summary: This study aimed to examine whether disparities between the skin temperature (Tsk) of different regions of interest (ROI) were associated with specific acute physiological responses during cycling. Seventeen participants performed a pyramidal load protocol on a cycling ergometer and Tsk was measured in five ROI using three infrared cameras. The results showed that perceived exertion and calves' Tsk had the highest correlation. Regression models revealed that heart rate and perceived exertion were inversely related to calves' Tsk. The duration of exercise was directly associated with nose tip and calf Tsk, but inversely related to forehead and forearm Tsk.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Joana Noronha Martins, Severiano R. Silva
Summary: This study evaluates the fitness and stress response of horses during training using infrared thermography. The results indicate that behavior is influenced by personality, sex, and age, while thermographic readings remain consistent. Trained horses show minimal stress in familiar environments with controlled workout plans.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Daniel Mota-Rojas, Alfredo M. F. Pereira, Dehua Wang, Julio Martinez-Burnes, Marcelo Ghezzi, Ismael Hernandez-Avalos, Pamela Lendez, Patricia Mora-Medina, Alejandro Casas, Adriana Olmos-Hernandez, Adriana Dominguez, Aldo Bertoni, Ana de Mira Geraldo
Summary: Infrared thermography is a clinically useful method for detecting physiological changes in animals through microvascular alterations. Different thermal windows have been discussed for their applications in cattle and river buffaloes, highlighting the importance of understanding the factors that influence their effectiveness and interpretation in clinical settings.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marijke Algra, Lara de Keijzer, Saskia S. Arndt, Frank J. C. M. van Eerdenburg, Vivian C. Goerlich
Summary: This study used infrared thermography to measure the superficial temperature of the horns, eyes, and ears of 18 dairy cows on three farms in the Netherlands. The temperature of the horns increased by 0.18 degrees Celsius per unit heat load index, indicating that horns serve heat dissipation. Dehorned cows had higher eye temperatures, but this result should be interpreted with caution due to the low sample size and experimental setup. No changes in horn temperature were found during rumination or any other behaviors. This study supports a role of horns in thermoregulation, but not related to rumination. These results should be considered when assessing the potential consequences of horn removal.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Daniel Mota-Rojas, Alfredo M. F. Pereira, Julio Martinez-Burnes, Adriana Dominguez-Oliva, Patricia Mora-Medina, Alejandro Casas-Alvarado, Jennifer Rios-Sandoval, Ana de Mira Geraldo, Dehua Wang
Summary: This article reviews the importance of infrared thermography in evaluating the thermal response and health status of wildlife species. Due to the different characteristics of wildlife species, thermal windows have not been established yet, so precise application is required for different animal species. The application of infrared thermography in zoos and conservation centers can help determine and monitor habitat designs to meet the specific needs of animals.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alejandro Casas-Alvarado, Julio Martinez-Burnes, Patricia Mora-Medina, Ismael Hernandez-Avalos, Adriana Dominguez-Oliva, Karina Lezama-Garcia, Jocelyn Gomez-Prado, Daniel Mota-Rojas
Summary: Infrared thermography is a non-invasive diagnostic method that evaluates thermal and circulatory changes in companion animals. It can be used to diagnose inflammatory and neoplastic conditions early. However, there is disagreement about the effectiveness of the thermal windows used in dogs and cats.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Antonio Verduzco-Mendoza, Antonio Bueno-Nava, Dehua Wang, Julio Martinez-Burnes, Adriana Olmos-Hernandez, Alejandro Casas, Adriana Dominguez, Daniel Mota-Rojas
Summary: Infrared thermography is a useful tool for assessing the pathological or stressful states of laboratory animals, but the sensitivity and specificity of thermal windows are still controversial. Evaluating the health and thermal stability of laboratory animals is crucial for experimental designs.
Article
Biology
Mireia Munoz-Alcami, Jose Ignacio Priego-Quesada, Marc Gimeno Raga, Alvaro Duran Lozano, Marina Gil-Calvo
Summary: This study examines changes in anterior thigh skin temperature in response to a cold stress test after a strength exercise fatiguing protocol. The results indicate that fatigue from strength exercise results in lower skin temperature and faster thermal increase after a cold stress test.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Samuel Klein, Henrique Fernandes, Hans-Georg Herrmann
Summary: This study investigates the application of lock-in thermography for solar loading thermography, highlighting the suitability of calculations based on area sources for large-scale structures. It provides an overview of extended source approximation formulas for determining material properties and demonstrates the practical application in estimating thermal effusivity of a retaining wall structure subject to natural outside heating phenomena.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Daniela Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Isabel Guerrero Legarreta, Rosy G. Cruz-Monterrosa, Fabio Napolitano, Cristiane Goncalves Titto, Ayman H. Abd El-Aziz, Ismael Hernandez-Avalos, Alejandro Casas-Alvarado, Adriana Dominguez-Oliva, Daniel Mota-Rojas
Summary: Evaluating the surface temperature of water buffaloes during short transportation periods is important for assessing their welfare and identifying stressors. This study used infrared thermography to measure temperature changes in different body and head regions of buffaloes during the pre- and post-transport phases. The results showed that the surface temperatures increased during herding and loading, and there were significant temperature differences between thermal windows in the craniofacial, lateral corporal, and peripheral zones. Additionally, strong positive correlations were found between central and peripheral thermal windows.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lauren M. Staveley, Jessica E. Zemitis, Kate J. Plush, Darryl N. D'Souza
Summary: Shoulder sores in sows can cause pain, early weaning, and distress for piglets, making early detection and intervention crucial. This study tested the use of infrared thermography (IRT) to identify shoulder sores before they become visible, as well as the effectiveness of four non-antibiotic wound healing treatments. The results showed that IRT successfully detected 88% of shoulder sores as hot spots, with a lead time of 7 days. The treatment with manuka honey, Derisal, and Chloromide significantly reduced sore diameter, while Repiderma did not. Sow traits had minimal impact on susceptibility to shoulder sores.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Ahmed ElSheikh, Natali Barakat, Bassam A. Abu-Nabah, Mohammad O. Hamdan
Summary: This study proposes a simple one-dimensional thermography technique to estimate the thermal diffusivity of metallic alloys. A theoretical model is developed and validated to account for sample dimensions and material properties, and experimental validation is done on tempered aluminum alloy and annealed stainless steel alloy, showing an uncertainty lower than 2% in material thermal diffusivity estimation.
INFRARED PHYSICS & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Yongliang Jiang, Hantong Hu, Xiaofen He, Xiaoyu Li, Yajun Zhang, Jiali Lou, Yuanyuan Wu, Junfan Fang, Xiaomei Shao, Jianqiao Fang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between the body surface and viscera in the pathological state. The results showed that specific sites in the lung meridian of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exhibited significant changes in microcirculation, temperature, and metabolism, while the changes in specific sites in the heart meridian were not significant.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Balasankar Ganesan, Joanne Yip, Ameersing Luximon, Paul J. Gibbons, Alison Chivers, Suchita Kothe Balasankar, Raymond Kai-Yu Tong, Rifai Chai, Adel Al-Jumaily
Summary: The study aimed to explore foot skin temperature changes in conservative treatment of clubfoot deformity. Results showed significant temperature changes in some regions of the foot after casting intervention.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Agustin Salazar, Arantza Mendioroz, Jon Perez-Arbulu, Ernesto Marin
Summary: In laser-spot step-heating thermography, a laser beam is focused on the sample surface while the infrared video camera monitors the surface temperature rise. By analyzing the temperature profile at different time points after turning on the laser beam, the in-plane thermal diffusivity can be determined. This study shows that in thermal insulators, heat conduction to the surrounding gas, usually neglected in these experiments, plays a significant role in determining both thermal diffusivity and conductivity simultaneously.
INFRARED PHYSICS & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Psychology, Biological
Laureline L. Chaise, Dominic J. McCafferty, Adelie Krellenstein, Susan L. Gallon, William D. Paterson, Marc Thery, Andre Ancel, Caroline Gilbert
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Paul Jerem, Susanne Jenni-Eiermann, Dorothy McKeegan, Dominic J. McCafferty, Ruedi G. Nager
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2019)
Article
Biology
Lucy A. Winder, Stewart A. White, Andreas Nord, Barbara Helm, Dominic J. McCafferty
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2020)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
William J. Sutherland, Sergio Ticul Alvarez-Castaneda, Tatsuya Amano, Roberto Ambrosini, Philip Atkinson, John M. Baxter, Alexander L. Bond, Philip J. Boon, Katherine L. Buchanan, Jos Barlow, Giuseppe Bogliani, Olivia M. Bragg, Mark Burgman, Marc W. Cadotte, Michael Calver, Steven J. Cooke, Richard T. Corlett, Vincent Devictor, John G. Ewen, Martin Fisher, Guy Freeman, Edward Game, Brendan J. Godley, Christian Gortazar, Ian R. Hartley, David L. Hawksworth, Keith A. Hobson, Ming-Lun Lu, Berta Martin-Lopez, Keping Ma, Antonio Machado, Dirk Maes, Marco Mangiacotti, Dominic J. McCafferty, Victoria Melfi, Sanjay Molur, Allen J. Moore, Stephen D. Murphy, Darren Norris, Alexander P. E. van Oudenhoven, Jennifer Powers, Eileen C. Rees, Mark W. Schwartz, Ilse Storch, Claire Wordley
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Physiology
Agnes Lewden, Andreas Nord, Batsheva Bonnet, Florent Chauvet, Andre Ancel, Dominic J. McCafferty
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY B-BIOCHEMICAL SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Jessica A. Leivesley, Robyn A. Stewart, Victoria Paterson, Dominic J. McCafferty
Summary: Recent research suggests that water voles are commonly found in many cities in the UK, indicating that urban populations of water voles may be more common than previously recognized. The study found that rivers and streams within city parks, sports grounds, and urban reserves are the most important habitat types for water voles.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andreas Nord, Neil B. Metcalfe, Jennifer L. Page, Anna Huxtable, Dominic J. McCafferty, Neal J. Dawson
Summary: This study examined the changes in mitochondrial function in endotherms in cold regions preparing for winter, with findings showing that Coal and Great tits increased their mitochondrial respiration rate and volume in winter to enhance heat production capacity.
Article
Biology
David W. Stone, Carrie Gunn, Andreas Nord, Richard A. Phillips, Dominic J. McCafferty
Summary: Based on research on wandering albatross chicks on Bird Island, South Georgia, it was found that surface temperature gradients across different body regions varied with age and environmental conditions. Insulated body regions showed stronger age effects, while environmental conditions such as wind speed and relative humidity had a greater impact on uninsulated areas. Total heat loss of chicks was found to increase linearly with age, with mass specific heat loss decreasing during early growth stages before increasing. These findings provide a basis for further understanding the effects of environmental stressors on developing chicks in polar regions.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Physiology
William D. Paterson, Simon E. Moss, Ryan Milne, John I. Currie, Dominic J. McCafferty, Dave Thompson
Summary: The study found that harbor seals have higher metabolic rates when hauled out during molting, especially in the early stages of haul-out. Oxygen consumption peaks in the first 40 minutes post-haul-out and then decreases but remains relatively high. Factors such as air temperature, feed heat increment, and body size all influence the metabolic rate of harbor seals.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Luca Nelli, Bianka Schehl, Robyn A. Stewart, Catherine Scott, Scott Ferguson, Shelagh MacMillan, Dominic J. McCafferty
Summary: Natural habitats in urban areas provide benefits for both humans and biodiversity. To protect biodiversity, new techniques are needed to determine suitable habitats and ecological connectivity, and interactive mapping tools can help guide conservation actions.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
William D. Paterson, Laureline L. Chaise, Chris McKnight, John Currie, Dave Thompson, Andre Ancel, Caroline Gilbert, Dominic J. McCafferty
Summary: This study investigated the heat loss during the moult in southern elephant seals in different habitats, showing that the heat loss was greatest on the beach. Additionally, changes in body weight and skin surface temperature occurred as the moult progressed.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biology
Dominic J. McCafferty, Robert Koprowski, Katherine Herborn, Glenn J. Tattersall, Paul Jerem, Andreas Nord
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Jennifer L. Page, Andreas Nord, Davide M. Dominoni, Dominic J. McCafferty
Summary: Climate change and increasing air temperature may affect the environmental conditions for developing birds. This study investigated the effects of heating the nest during incubation on the cold tolerance and body mass of Eurasian blue tit chicks. The results showed that heated chicks had a lower cooling rate and higher body mass compared to control chicks, suggesting that nest microclimate can impact thermoregulation and growth in offspring. These findings have implications for predicting the physiological responses of birds to climate change.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Neil M. Burns, Charlotte R. Hopkins, Maria Martina Quaggiotto, Dominic J. McCafferty, David M. Bailey
Summary: Decomposing organic matter is crucial for energy and nutrient recycling in ecosystems, but the role of animal carrion biomass in ecosystem functioning is poorly understood. This study examined a grey seal breeding colony on the Isle of May in Scotland and found that they contribute significantly to the carrion biomass available in the surrounding marine systems.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Aurelia F. T. Strauss, Dominic J. McCafferty, Andreas Nord, Marina Lehmann, Barbara Helm
Summary: Chronotypes refer to consistent differences in biological time-keeping among individuals. This study investigates the use of skin temperature and activity recordings to derive chronotypes in wild songbirds. The results suggest that skin temperature and activity may have different underlying mechanisms and responsiveness to environmental cues.
ANIMAL BIOTELEMETRY
(2022)