Infrared Thermogram Temperature Trends of Body Extremities of Tharparkar and Karan Fries Cattle during the Extreme Climatic Conditions

Authors

  • Afreed Muhammed N.V. Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, Haryana, India
  • Sohan Vir Singh Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, Haryana, India
  • Nikita Bhalakiya Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, Haryana, India
  • Apeksha Ukey Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, Haryana, India
  • Gaurav Kumar Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijvsbt.21.2.01

Keywords:

Arterio-venous anastomoses, Extremities temperature, Skin temperature, Temperature humidity index (THI), Thermal imaging

Abstract

In order to compare the surface temperature of body extremities of Tharparkar and Karan Fries cattle under extreme climatic conditions during summer and winter season, the present study was carried out under standard managemental conditions. Environmental parameters, including temperature and humidity, were recorded daily, and Temperature Humidity Index (THI) and Black Globe Humidity Index (BGHI) were calculated to assess the level of thermal comfort on cattle. Thermal imaging (Infradred thermography, IRT) of body extremities (muzzle, nose bridge, ear tip and base, fetlock, and knee) were recorded twice weekly during winter (Dec. 2022–Jan. 2023), spring (Feb.–March 2023), and summer (June–July 2023) season. Skin extremities temperature was highest during summer followed by spring and winter season in both the breeds of cattle. Significant (p<0.05) difference was observed in thermal imaging temperatures at different anatomical sites within and between breeds across seasons. Karan Fries exhibited higher fetlock temperature across all seasons and greater ear base temperature variation during winter compared to Tharparkar. Ear tips showed the lowest temperature, with maximum extremity temperature variation during winter, possibly due to arterio-venous anastomoses protecting against frostbite. The huge fluctuations in the temperature of body extremities alter the normal physiology of animals therefore animals should be protected from extreme weather events for normal physiological functions and welfare.

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2025-02-26

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Vol. 21 No. 2 (2025): The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology (IJVSBT) (Mar-Apr) 2025

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Muhammed N.V., A. ., Vir Singh, S., Bhalakiya, N. ., Ukey, A. ., & Kumar , . G. (2025). Infrared Thermogram Temperature Trends of Body Extremities of Tharparkar and Karan Fries Cattle during the Extreme Climatic Conditions . Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 21(2), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijvsbt.21.2.01
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