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Method and apparatus for detecting lameness in livestock

US9597017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References

19Claims

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Assignee

DeLaval Holding AB · SE

Inventors

Thomas Axelsson · Älta, SE
Gunnar Brostedt · Märsta, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 5, 2012
Grant date	Mar 21, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 20, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2503/40
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and method for detecting lameness in a standing animal uses at least one optical imaging device coupled to processing arrangement. The optical imaging device is arranged in a position to capture at least one image showing the lower portions of at least one leg of an animal and to forward the image to the processing arrangement, which, in turn, analyses the image to determine a condition of lameness when said at least one leg is held in a raised position on or above ground level. The system is particularly suited to detecting lameness in dairy animals and can be integrated in a milking or feeding stall or with an automatic or semi-automatic milking system.

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