Body temperature of horses spending time in paddocks in various weather conditions during the summer

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-66
Author(s):  
Iwona Janczarek ◽  
Elżbieta Wnuk - Pawlak ◽  
Anna Wiśniewska ◽  
Dominika Dziuban ◽  
Martyna Frątczak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Temperature ◽  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Infrared Camera ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
The Other ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Internal Temperature ◽  
Thermal Imagers ◽  
Sunny Weather

The aim of the study was to determine the internal and surface temperature of selected body parts of horses during their stay in paddocks in various weather conditions in the summer. The study was conducted on 10 adult thoroughbred mares. The experiment was carried out on horses spending time in the paddock in four eight-hour stages with differing weather conditions in summer (sunny, cloudy, rainy and windy). Measurements of internal temperature (Veterinär SC 12 veterinary thermometer) and surface temperature of the head, rib area and croup (Thermal Imagers Ti9 FLUKE infrared camera and SmartView 4.1 software) were carried out at rest and again after four and eight hours in the paddock. It was concluded that the time horses spend in the paddock in summer should depend on weather conditions. Many hours spent outside the stable during sunny weather accompanied by high air temperature can contribute to overheating. On the other hand, rain and wind can cause hypothermia. Therefore, it is worth considering leaving horses in the stable or limiting their stay in the paddock to no more than four hours.

Modelling pavement temperature for winter maintenance operations

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aly Sherif ◽  
Yasser Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Statistical Modelling ◽  
Dew Point ◽  
Road Maintenance ◽  
Winter Maintenance ◽  
Pavement Surface ◽  
Pavement Temperature

Road and highway maintenance is vital for the safety of citizens and for enabling emergency and security services to perform their essential functions. Accumulation of snow and (or) ice on the pavement surface during the wintertime substantially increases the risk of road crashes and can have negative impact on the economy of the region. Recently, road maintenance engineers have used pavement surface temperature as a guide to the application of deicers. Stations for road weather information systems (RWIS) have been installed across Europe and North America to collect data that can be used to predict weather conditions such as air temperature. Modelling pavement surface temperature as a function of such weather conditions (air temperature, dew point, relative humidity, and wind speed) can provide an additional component that is essential for winter maintenance operations. This paper uses data collected by RWIS stations at the City of Ottawa to device a procedure that maximizes the use of a data batch containing complete, partially complete, and unusable data and to study the relationship between the pavement surface temperature and weather variables. Statistical models were developed, where stepwise regression was first applied to eliminate those variables whose estimated coefficients are not statistically significant. The remaining variables were further examined according to their contribution to the criterion of best fit and their physical relationships to each other to eliminate multicollinearities. The models were further corrected for the autocorrelation in their error structures. The final version of the developed models may then be used as a part of the decision-making process for winter maintenance operations.Key words: winter maintenance, pavement temperature, statistical modelling, RWIS.

scholarly journals Sea surface temperature variations in the south-eastern BalticSea in 1960–2015

Baltica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktorija Rukšėnienė ◽  
Inga Dailidienė ◽  
Loreta Kelpšaitė-Rimkienė ◽  
Tarmo Soomere
Keyword(s):  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Sea Surface Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Sea Surface ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Joint Application ◽  
Open Sea ◽  
And Cluster Analysis

This study focuses on time scales and spatial variations of interrelations between average weather conditions and sea surface temperature (SST), and long-term changes in the SST in south-eastern Baltic Sea. The analysis relies on SST samples measured in situ four times a year in up to 17 open sea monitoring stations in Lithuanian waters in 1960–2015. A joint application of non-metric multi-dimensional scaling and cluster analysis reveals four distinct SST regimes and associated sub-regions in the study area. The increase in SST has occurred during both winter and summer seasons in 1960–2015 whereas the switch from relatively warm summer to colder autumn temperatures has been shifted by 4–6 weeks over this time in all sub-regions. The annual average air temperature and SST have increased by 0.03°C yr–1 and 0.02°C yr–1, respectively, from 1960 till 2015. These data are compared with air temperatures measured in coastal meteorological stations and averaged over time intervals from 1 to 9 weeks. Statistically significant positive correlation exists between the SST and the average air temperature. This correlation is strongest for the averaging interval of 35 days.

scholarly journals Broiler surface temperature distribution of 42 day old chickens

2010 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irenilza de Alencar Nääs ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Bites Romanini ◽  
Diego Pereira Neves ◽  
Guilherme Rodrigues do Nascimento ◽  
Rimena do Amaral Vercellino
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Growth Period ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Surface Temperature Distribution ◽  
Thermographic Image

Broiler chickens in Brazil are generally reared from 1 to 42 days when they are exposed to procedures such as fasting, harvesting, crating and transport to slaughter. Maintaining homeostasis is of great importance for broiler survival under harsh environment especially prior to slaughter. Heat loss varies in the distinct parts of the body during the growth period, and it is related to the air temperature of the environment and to the amount of feather covering. This research aimed to study the surface temperature distribution using infrared thermographic image processing to characterize 42 day old broiler chicken surface temperature prior to slaughter. Broilers were reared for 42 days and prior to harvest and transport to slaughter the infrared surface temperature was recorded along the day. Data from the thermograms taken in feather and featherless regions were compared during the 42nd day of growth. High correlation between featherless regions and air temperature was found showing that these areas respond fast to changes in the rearing environment. Two functions were developed for predicting both surface temperature for featherless and feather covered areas of the broiler body parts.

Efficiency of Grasshopper Baits in Relation to Time of Day of Application

1952 ◽  
Vol 84 (5) ◽  
pp. 147-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. Handford ◽  
L. G. Putnam
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Rapid Decrease ◽  
The Other ◽  
Feeding Period ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Soil Surface Temperature

Literature on grasshopper control published hetween 1930 and 1942 stressed the desirability of applying poisoned bait when grasshoppers begin their first main feeding period of the day. Such pubiications include those by Parker (1930). Parker, Walton, and Shotwell (1932), Criddle (1932). Ruggles and Aamodt (1938), and Bird (1940). Parker (1930) found that the lesser migratory grasshopper, Melanoplus mexicanus mexicanus (Sauss.), fed sparingly on baits at air temperatures between 55°F. and 63°F., more actively between 64°F. and 67°F., and most actively between 68°F. and 78°F. A rapid decrease in feeding occurred when air temperature rose above 80°F. or the soil surface temperature above 113°F. Much the same relationship held also for the clear-winged grasshopper, Cammula pellucida (Scudd.). On the basis of such observations it was decided chat an air temperature of 68°F. might be classed as optimum for beginning the application of bait. Parker did not, however, indicate the degree of mortality resulting from such feeding; the other writers gave no experimental data.

IV.—A Note on the Secular Changes of Rock Temperature on the Calton Hill

1932 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
F. J. W. Whipple
Keyword(s):  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Temperature Variations ◽  
Secular Changes ◽  
Rock Temperature ◽  
The Mean

1. The observations of rock temperature on the Calton Hill have recently been analysed by Mr R. W. Wrigley, with a view to the discovery of changes going on gradually and independent of weather conditions. Mr Wrigley took groups of years, such that the mean air temperature was the same for each group, and found the mean rock temperature for like periods. He trusted that in this way he would be able “to get rid of the surface temperature variations.” The result of the calculations was that for different periods in which the mean air temperature was the same the temperature of the rock might vary by half a degree Fahrenheit. The rock temperature had a maximum about 1856, fell until 1892, and rose after that date.

POLARIZED LIGHT AND BODY TEMPERATURE LEVEL AS ORIENTATION FACTORS IN THE LIGHT REACTIONS OF SOME HYMENOPTEROUS AND LEPIDOPTEROUS LARVAE

1951 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 339-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. G. Wellington ◽  
C. R. Sullivan ◽  
G. W. Green
Keyword(s):  
Body Temperature ◽  
Choristoneura Fumiferana ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
The Other ◽  
Malacosoma Disstria ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Ice Crystal ◽  
Polarization Pattern ◽  
Internal Temperature ◽  
Temperature Level

Larvae of the diprionid sawfly, Neodiprion banksianae Roh., the lasiocampid, Malacosoma disstria Hbn., and the tortricid, Choristoneura fumiferana (Clem.), were used to demonstrate the effects of heat and of plane-polarized light upon the photic orientation of immature insects. Photic orientation was shown to be primarily a result of internal temperature level. When larvae were heated sufficiently, they reversed the sign of their orientation. Larvae of the three species were sensitive to variations in the plane of polarization, and they used the polarization pattern of the sky to varying degrees in their orientation. Neodiprion larvae orientated primarily with reference to the polarization pattern when one was available. Malacosoma larvae and photonegative Choristoneura larvae appeared to orientate with reference to the position of the sun, but rotation of the axis of a "Polaroid" screen through 90° could change the direction of their travel by this amount. On the other hand, photonegative Choristoneura larvae subjected to a 90° shift of the axis continued to orientate with reference to the solar compass position when the sun was visible, even when their actions under the "Polaroid" showed that they could detect changes in polarization. The type of eye structure, the number of pairs of eyes, and the position of these on hypognathous and prognathous heads are considered to have some influence upon the different degrees of efficiency in orientation. Smoke and ice crystal cloud affected the orientation of the "Polaroid" axis that would produce a response, notably when the sun was obscured. Water droplet cloud had little effect, except in a complete overcast, under which polarization was disrupted.

Null models and the thermal biology of the anguid lizard Anguis fragilis; evidence for thermoregulation?

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 445-450
Author(s):  
Roger Meek
Keyword(s):  
Body Temperature ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Null Models ◽  
Body Temperatures ◽  
Thermal Biology ◽  
Sunny Weather ◽  
Standard Deviations ◽  
Anguis Fragilis ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Operative Temperatures

AbstractObservations were made on the behaviour and body temperatures of the legless lizard Anguis fragilis when active above ground in outdoor enclosures. The lizards were most frequently observed in partially shaded locations followed by fully shaded areas; full basking and locomotory movement were minor activities irrespective of weather conditions. Weather conditions had no significant influence on behaviour. Tests for thermoregulation using null models indicated that the main reason for movement above ground was thermoregulatory. Body temperatures were significantly higher than shade operative temperatures but lower than operative temperatures in open locations whatever the weather. Standard deviations in body temperature, employed as a measure of thermoregulatory precision, were lower than standard deviations of operative temperatures in sunny weather but not significantly different from operative temperatures during overcast weather or shaded operative temperatures during sunny weather. The limited amount of locomotory movement suggests thermoregulation was achieved through selection of appropriate microenvironments.

scholarly journals PRODUCTION OF DAIRY COWS AT DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL CLIMATIC PARAMETERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Mijić ◽  
V. Gantner ◽  
G. Vučković ◽  
T. Bobić ◽  
M. Baban ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Temperature ◽  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Metabolic Activity ◽  
Deleterious Effect ◽  
Surface Heat ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Other ◽  
Climatic Parameters

Cattle have a constant body temperature, which held up to a certain limit. Due to changing ambient climatic parameters (temperature, humidity, THI index), can lead to certain consequences which have a deleterious effect on the health of the animals, and even can cause death of the animal. The assumption of this research was that the environmental climatic parameters have an impact on cows in milk production.The study involved 50 Holstein cows, which were divided in the same building and in the two groups: the first (n = 25) = 30 kg milk and 2 (n = 25) = 30 and more kg of milk. The results showed that the surface temperature of the body was measured on the left side of the body cows (area rumen) increased no matter what was the level of milk production. However, the surface temperature of the udder measured from the back of the cows showed a different trend. The temperature of the udder of the cow in the first (with a milk production of less than 30 kg) was constant (average of 34.95 ° C), in contrast to the other groups of cows (with a milk production of 30 kg or more), where the surface temperature is increased as the udder increased and THI index in the barn.The increase in metabolic activity in animals (such as dairy cows) and leads to an increase in surface heat in certain parts of the body, and what is even more pronounced when the animals are in inadequate surroundings or barn that is not adapted to cows with high milk production.

scholarly journals Outdoor Target Positioning Using Wii Remote IR Camera and Signal Modulation

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 2163
Author(s):  
Michael Lin ◽  
Kooktae Lee
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Camera ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Frame Rate ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Signal Modulation ◽  
Ir Camera ◽  
Obvious Reason ◽  
Capability Of Detection ◽  
Sunny Weather ◽  
Ir Light

This paper investigates the use of the Wii remote IR (infrared) camera for outdoor target positioning. The Wii remote IR camera is widely used in various applications because of its capability of detection of up to four IR light sources with a fast frame rate (100 Hz) and a relatively low price. However, previous applications are limited to indoor uses due to the obvious reason of sunlight interference for outdoor applications. In this paper, a signal modulation technique is introduced, which enables the IR camera to look for a particular pattern encoded in an IR beacon. In this way, the IR camera can distinguish the IR beacon from the sunlight interference. The irradiance of the sunlight reflection is also analyzed to guarantee that the IR camera can detect the IR beacon even under extremely sunny weather conditions. As the Wii remote IR camera sensor is overloaded under an extremely bright condition that blocks the camera to see any light sources, we propose the use of a filter to dim the camera. Experimental results for outdoor tests are provided to validate the proposed methods.

scholarly journals Moisture content of cereals at harvesting time by comparing microclimate values and standard weather data

1993 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-178
Author(s):  
A.J. Atzema
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Dew Point ◽  
Weather Data ◽  
Daily Cycle ◽  
The Difference ◽  
High Equilibrium ◽  
Screen House

The moisture content of wheat and barley together with the weather elements were measured at 3 different experimental sites in the Netherlands in 1990-91. The difference in the dew point temperature in the screen[house] and in the field was small. However, the differences between air temperature in the screen and those at different heights in wheat and in barley stands were considerable. In daytime the surface temperature of barley was higher than that of wheat under the same weather conditions as a result of a higher absorbtion coefficient. Both for wheat and barley, the maximum difference between the calculated moisture content was 0.5%, using the air temperature at 1.5 m height from the nearest standard weather station and the surface temperature of the spikes. Barley had a greater daily cycle in the moisture content of the grains than wheat as a result of a high equilibrium moisture content during the night and a low one in daytime.

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