Automatic detection of lameness in gestating group-housed sows using positioning and acceleration measurements

Lameness is an important issue in group-housed sows. Automatic detection systems are a beneficial diagnostic tool to support management. The aim of the present study was to evaluate data of a positioning system including acceleration measurements to detect lameness in group-housed sows. Data were ac...

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Main Authors: I. Traulsen, S. Breitenberger, W. Auer, E. Stamer, K. Müller, J. Krieter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
sow
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S175173111500302X