Equine thermography in practice Maria Soroko-Dubrovina and Mina C.G. Davies Morel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Soroko, Maria, author.

Davies Morel, Mina C. G., author.

Contributor:

ProQuest ebook central

Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

Standardized Title:

Termografia koni w praktyce. English

Language:

English

Polish

Subjects (All):

Horses--Wounds and injuries.

Horses.

Horses--Diseases--Diagnosis.

Thermography.

Veterinary medicine.

Horses--Diseases.

Veterinary Medicine.

Horse Diseases.

Medical Subjects:

Thermography.

Veterinary Medicine.

Horse Diseases.

Physical Description:

1 online resource illustrations

Edition:

2nd edition

Place of Publication:

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK Boston, MA, USA CABI [2023]

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Contents

About the Authors

Glossary

Introduction

1 Principles of Equine Thermography

1.1. Thermography

1.2. Methods for Measuring Infrared Radiation

1.3. Principles of Infrared Radiation

1.4. The Thermographic Image

1.5. Thermographic Imaging Technology

1.6. Thermography as a Diagnostic Tool in Equine Medicine

1.7. Normal Body Surface Temperature Distribution of the Horse

1.7.1. Anatomical structure

1.7.2. Subcutaneous tissue

1.7.3. Muscle tissue

1.7.4. Hair coat

1.7.5. Season of the year

2 Fundamentals of Thermographic Examination

2.1. Procedures for Thermographic Examination, Including the Impact of Environmental Conditions

2.1.1. Preparing a room for thermographic examination

2.1.2. Preparing a horse for thermographic examination

2.1.3. Interview with the horse owner

2.2. Taking Images of the Horse

2.2.1. Thermographic protocol

2.2.2. Correct positioning of the horse and camera

2.2.3. Sample thermographic images

2.2.3.1. Lateral aspect of the horse

2.2.3.2. Distal forelimbs

2.2.3.3. Distal hindlimbs

2.2.3.4. Shoulder area

2.2.3.5. Croup area

2.2.3.6. Chest area

2.2.3.7. Neck area

2.2.3.8. Head area

2.2.3.9. Back area

2.3. Most Frequently Made Errors in Thermographic Imaging

3 Interpretation of Thermographic Images and the Normal Superficial Temperature Distribution of the Horse

3.1. Thermography Analysis for Veterinary or Prophylactic Purposes

3.2. Analysis of Symmetry and Repeatability of Body Surface Temperature Distribution in Contralateral Body Areas of the Horse

3.2.1. Determination of body surface temperature differences between symmetrical body areas or regions of interest

3.2.2. Determination of body surface temperature along linear ROIs or at specific points on the body surface

3.2.3. Interpretation of thermograms

3.2.3.1. Distal forelimbs and hindlimbs

3.2.3.2. Back area

3.2.3.3. Shoulder area

3.2.3.4. Neck area

3.2.3.5. Head area

3.2.3.6. Croup area

3.2.3.7. Chest area

3.2.4. What should be considered in thermographic image interpretation?

3.2.5. Thermographic reports

4 Development of Equine Thermography and Its Use in Equestrianism

4.1. Development of Thermography in Equine Veterinary Medicine

4.2. Use of Thermography in Equestrianism

4.2.1. Use of thermography to monitor horse welfare

4.2.2. Use of thermography to assess saddle fit

4.2.3. Use of thermography to assess hoof function

4.3. Use of Thermography to Assess Racing Performance

5 Use of Thermography in Physiotherapy

5.1. Thermography Applications in Equine Physiotherapy

5.2. Manual Assessment of the Horse

5.2.1. Head area

5.2.1.1. Skeletal system

5.2.1.2. Muscular system

5.2.1.3. Indicators of a problem

5.2.1.4. Manual and visual assessment of the head

5.2.2. Neck area

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (CABI Digital Library, viewed on May 24, 2023)

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

Other Format:

Soroko-Dubrovina,Maria. Equine thermography in practice.

ISBN:

9781800622913

1800622910

9781800622906

1800622902

Publisher Number:

99994841445

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