Thermal Imaging
EQUINE THERMAL IMAGING:
a technique wherein an infrared camera photographically portrays the body's surface temperature, based on self-emanating infrared radiations; used as a supportive tool in the detection of: * inflammation * laminitis * abscesses * irritation of shoe nail * splints, chips, stress fractures * infection * nerve root problems * saddle soreness * arthritis * etc. |
Picture: this equine has a severe problem with his right front leg, so all pressure is shifted to his left hind quarter. White means here higher temperature = more burdening/load/pressure.
Picture: horse has just eaten. White color means higher temperature in intestines/caecum
It's important to know that thermal imaging is objective and non-invasive (no need to touch the animal, no health risk)
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Pictures: Unbalanced hoof, more pressure (yellow/white color) on (left) medial site
Thermal Imaging can indentify problems in bone as well in soft tissue. It's sensitive to change in the muscular, vascular, skeletal and nervous system
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Picture: horse with spine problems, uneven pattern of white color at spine area
Thermal Imaging is not conclusive, it is a supportive tool.
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