Journal article
The use of digital infrared thermography and measurement of oxidative stress biomarkers as tools to diagnose foot lesions in sheep
S Talukder, G Gabai, P Celi
Small Ruminant Research | ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV | Published : 2015
Abstract
This study reports preliminary data on the use of digital infrared thermography (IRT) and biomarkers of oxidative stress (OS) to diagnose foot lesions in sheep. Interdigital space skin temperatures were obtained from crossbred rams with healthy (n=9) and with foot lesions (n=6) with a FLIR T620 series infrared camera. Interdigital space lesions were scored using a five point scoring system (0-4). Blood was sampled from all rams and plasma was analysed for reactive oxygen metabolites (ROMs), biological antioxidant potential (BAP), and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP). The degree of OS was estimated by the ratio of ROMs/BAP (U. Carr/μmol/L) multiplied by 100 to give an OS index (OSI)..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors are grateful to Craig Kristo for assistance in the scoring and classification of foot lesions and to the University of Sydney Poultry Research Foundation for providing the use of the infrared camera. The authors wish to acknowledge the Honda Foundation for providing financial support to purchase the FREE Carpe Diem.